Posting Details
Position Information
Working Title Digital & Web Communications Specialist 00634 Role Title Media Specialist II Position Number 00634 FLSA Non Exempt Appointment Type Full Time Type of Posting General Public Is Sensitive Position? No If Sensitive Position, please paste statement
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Designated Personnel Yes Responsible Employee
This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
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Statement of Economic Interest No If Statement of Economic Interest, please paste statement
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Departmental Objective
To help position CNU as a preeminent public liberal arts and sciences university through marketing, communications, and disseminating information by serving as the University’s in-house agency.
Purpose of the Position
This position will work as a member of the digital content team to maintain official university web properties and create content for social media and the digital marketing needs of the University.

• Maintain university webpages and event calendars using content management systems
• Manipulate photos for use on the web and other digital platforms
• Collaborate with team members, faculty, and staff to design and build digital content
• Keep up to date on the latest web and digital technology
• Perform other duties as assigned
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Position

• Experience creating digital content for social media
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to work openly, collaboratively, and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of digital marketing and communication concepts
• Ability to meet deadlines, be thorough and precise in work, and be able to multitask
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability and desire to learn new applications and processes as needed
• Proficiency in website maintenance (working knowledge of content management systems, photo editing software)
• Working knowledge of web technology, accessibility, usability, and information architecture
• Basic knowledge of web analytics
• Basic knowledge of HTML and markdown
  

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification Required
Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma
  

Experience:

• Experience working in any of the following areas: website maintenance, social media, digital communications and marketing, including new and emerging trends.
  

Additional Consideration(s)
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, business, communications, or related field
  

Experience:

• Experience in web content management
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Experience working in a university/college setting
• Experience working with content management systems (including but not limited to: Cascade Server and Slate CRM)
• Experience creating content for social media (including, but not limited to video production, designing graphic elements, and writing copy for a variety of social platforms)
  

Salary Information Starting at $43,417, Commensurate with Education and Experience CNU Information
This position includes Commonwealth of Virginia and Christopher Newport University employee benefits. CNU offers a comprehensive benefits package to include retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of other options. Available leave includes vacation, sick time, personal time, and volunteer/service leave. State employees are eligible for discounted travel, banking, legal and retail services, among others. To view more information about our benefits, please visit https://cnu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Role Code 29072 Conditions of Employment

• This is a classified position. New and returning classified employees are required to complete a 12-month probationary period.
• Selected candidate must attend a 2-day New Employee Orientation Program.
  

Is this position telework eligible? Yes Telework Eligibility Disclaimer
This position is eligible for periodic telework as determined by the department. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and is subject to supervisor approval. Eligibility will depend on the likelihood of the employee’s success in a telework arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage telework. Departments and/or Human Resources may modify or revoke eligibility at any time. Employees will be required to sign a Telework Agreement.
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
Light Lifting (less than 20 lbs.) Essential Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs.) Marginal Heavy Lifting (more than 50 lbs.) Non-Applicable Pushing/Pulling Essential Standing Essential Sitting Essential Bending Essential Walking Essential Climbing Marginal Reaching Marginal Repetitive Motion Marginal List other physical requirements
Emotional Demands
Fast Pace Essential Average Pace Essential Multiple Priorities Essential Intense Customer Interaction Essential Multiple Stimuli Essential Frequency Changes Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory Essential Reasoning Essential Hearing Essential Reading Essential Analyzing Essential Logic Essential Verbal Communication Essential Written Communication Essential List other mental/sensory requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number PS1222P Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Date 06/11/2026 Closing Date 06/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
CNU will only accept online applications through the jobs.cnu.edu website. Online applications must be received by midnight on the closing date indicated in a job announcement. Faxed, emailed, hand-delivered or mailed applications and attachments will NOT be accepted. Applicants are welcome to complete an online application by using computers located in the Office of Human Resources. Address: CNU North – 321 Hiden Boulevard, Suite 101, Newport News, VA 23606. Public computers are also available in nearby libraries and at the Virginia Employment Commission. Address: 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA 23666 (M-F 9am-4:30pm).
In order to be considered for this position, your application must provide evidence of experience and/or education supporting the requirements outlined in the posting. We encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. *Responses to supplemental questions alone are not considered evidence of experience and/or education.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/20861 Advertising Text EEO/Diversity Statement(s)
Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.
Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Request
Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to upload an approved AHP Letter received from the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or from the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to their applications.
Note: Certificates of Disability provided by DARS or DBVI dated April 1, 2022, through February 29, 2024, will still be accepted as applicable for the AHP. The name change to AHP Letter became effective March 1, 2024.
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Background Check
Applicant finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check. After accepting employment, individuals are required to complete a USCIS Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification) and present documentation from the USCIS List of Acceptable Documents that establishes both their identity and employment authorization to work in the United States. The provided documents will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security E-Verify website.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
• Yes
• No
• Do you have a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card)? This form is provided to Commonwealth of Virginia employees when they are notified that they will be affected by a layoff per Policy 1.30. This form must be attached in order to receive credit.
• Yes
• No
• * Have you retired from a VRS covered position?
• Yes
• No
• Would you like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP)?
• Yes
• No
• If you would like to be considered for the Alternative Hiring Process (AHP), did you provide your AHP Letter?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent education/experience that equates to a high school diploma?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience working in any of the following areas: website maintenance, social media, digital communications and marketing, including new and emerging trends?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, business, communications, or a related field?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have experience in web content management?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have experience with Adobe Creative Cloud?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have experience working in a university/college setting?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have experience working with content management systems (including but not limited to: Cascade Server and Slate CRM)?
• Yes
• No
• Do you have experience creating content for social media (including, but not limited to video production, designing graphic elements and writing copy for a variety of social platforms)?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Licensure/Certification
• Other Application Materials
• DD214
• Yellow Layoff Form
• Blue Layoff Card
• AHP Letter