Media Services Manager

Virginia Community Colleges

• $77K — $84K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in communications or marketing.
  • Proficient in website development and digital marketing technologies.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to create tailored marketing solutions for diverse audiences.
  • Experience managing multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all print and digital marketing projects for college clients.
  • Manage media communications and public relations for the college.
  • Enhance brand awareness through paid media campaign performance review.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on major college communications strategies.
  • Develop content for web and social media alongside a Multi-Media Specialist.
  • Write engaging articles for various print and online media promoting the college.

Benefits

  • Telework eligibility after initial onboarding period.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing team integration.
  • Opportunity to impact local and broader communities through marketing initiatives.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title
Media Services Manager

Role Title
PR & Mktg Spec IV

Role Code
29094-SW

FLSA
Exempt

Pay Band
05

Position Number
27800093

Agency
Rappahannock Community College

Division
Rappahannock Community College (Div)

Work Location
Richmond County - 159

Hiring Range
The hiring range for this position is $77,000 - $84,000, commensurate with experience.

Emergency/Essential Personnel
No

EEO Category
2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

To be determined. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Sensitive Position
No

Job Description

RCC seeks applicants for our Media Services Manager position. This is a full-time classified position with benefits and is telework-eligible. During the first six months, at least two on-site days per week must be spent at our Warsaw campus to support onboarding, team integration, and collaboration with colleagues. After the initial six-month period, on-site days may be split between Warsaw and Glenns as needed. The hiring range for this position is $77,000 - $84,000, commensurate with experience.

Reporting to the Vice President of College Advancement, the Media Services Manager is responsible for overseeing all print and digital marketing projects for internal and external college clients. This position provides timely and accurate information about RCC's programs, activities, services, and faculty/staff and student achievements to the communities of the college's service region and statewide, national, and international audiences.

The incumbent in this position manages all media, communications and public relations projects for the college to promote commitment to the college's mission and values and ensure that faculty and staff are well- informed. The Marketing Services Manager works closely with senior administration and deans to ensure that major college communications are consistent with strategy across academic and student services units. This role also assists senior leadership in responding to escalating media inquiries.

In supporting the marketing strategy for the college, the incumbent oversees the performance of paid media campaigns and identifies opportunities for improvement. In collaboration with the Vice President, this position executes and monitors institutional media relations strategies to increase brand awareness and community outreach. This role also works with the Multi-Media Specialist to develop creative and written content for the web and social media.

In addition, the Marketing Services Manager writes engaging content promoting RCC programs, services, students, faculty and staff, for publication and broadcasting in a variety of printed and online media.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
  • Considerable previous experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of website development, measurement and analytics, content management, digital marketing and internet technology, such as paid and targeted online media tactics (e.g., AEO, geofencing, retargeting, social media advertising, and Google Ads)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience developing customized marketing and communications solutions based on the needs of diverse stakeholders such as prospective students, campus departments, and institutional leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to prioritize among competing tasks.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated integrity and reliability.
  • Must be able to travel within the service region for events as needed.
  • Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.


Additional Considerations
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.


Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes

Supervises Employees
No

Required Travel
  • Travel may be split between Warsaw and Glenns as needed.
  • Must be able to travel within the service region for events as needed.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
CLS_4771P

Recruitment Type
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies
1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
09/23/2026

Job Close Date
10/07/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website
https://www.rappahannock.edu/

Contact Name

Email
[email protected]

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

A FULLY completed VCCS employment application, resume and cover letter describing qualifications are required. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Applications will only be accepted online through the VCCS application system and must be received on or before October 7, 2026.

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