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Carilion Clinic

Communication Specialist I

Roanoke, VA

$20.10 - $28.14/hr

Works closely with the lead pod to assist other team members as directed. As a team member ... CCPT Communication and Transfer Center This is intended to be a representative summary of the major ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Norfolk, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Norfolk, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Hampton, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Annandale, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

U.S. Navy

DESIGN & COMMUNICATION MANAGER

Richmond, VA · On-site

ABOUT As a Mass Communication Specialist, it's your job to tell our story. Use your creativity to ... Conduct ship and base tours for high−profile individuals and foreign dignitaries * Assist and ...

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How much do communication assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for communication assistant in Virginia is $48,643.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,100.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical projects or tasks a communication assistant might handle in a fast-paced organization?

As a Communication Assistant in a fast-paced organization, you can expect to support a variety of projects such as drafting press releases, managing internal newsletters, and coordinating social media posts. You may also assist with organizing events, maintaining media contact lists, and tracking coverage or engagement metrics. Collaboration with marketing, public relations, and design teams is common, and adapting quickly to shifting priorities is key. This role often provides valuable exposure to many facets of corporate communications, offering strong learning and growth opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a communication assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Communication Assistant, you need strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and usually a degree in communications, public relations, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), social media platforms, and basic graphic design or office software is typically required. Excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate effectively help set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure clear, consistent messaging and efficient support for communication strategies across various channels.

What does a communication assistant do?

A Communication Assistant supports an organization's communication efforts by helping to create, edit, and distribute content both internally and externally. Their responsibilities often include drafting emails, press releases, social media posts, and newsletters, as well as assisting with event coordination and maintaining media contact lists. They play a key role in ensuring that messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with the organization's goals. Communication Assistants often work closely with marketing, public relations, and management teams to facilitate effective communication.
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Infographic showing various Communication Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,643 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Graduate Student Assistant - Strategic & Personal Communication

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Liberty University rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

188th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Graduate Assistant (GSA ) works on campus in an academic support role for the University. These roles can range from teaching your own classes, overseeing students, grading academic assignments, scheduling, sending emails, lecturing, etc. The Graduate Assistant works a maximum of 20 hours per week (12m - 1040) throughout their contracted time length.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work under the direction and supervision of the Dean, Department Chair, or Professor to whom assigned.
  • Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.
  • Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and The Graduate School.
  • Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
  • Create and edit any and all PowerPoint, Excel, or Word documents.
  • Track Attendance using Top-Hat and post in Canvas.
  • Administer/proctor exams: monitor students during exams to avoid talking, laptop browsing, and cheating; answer questions and manage Top-Hat or Canvas technologies.
  • Grade subjective and objective quizzes/tests/exams and written assignments within university specified timeframes.
  • Communicate through email and Canvas with students regarding absences/attendance issues/meetings/any course related questions responding within university specified timeframes.
  • Manage excused absences, doctors' notes, student athletes.
  • At the direction of the Office of Disability Accommodation Support, provide any academic accommodations to students by managing tests and assignments for these students with the Testing Center or making modifications to third party tests/Canvas to meet these requirements.
  • Maintain regular business office hours to provide availability and interaction with students either in person or over MS Teams as directed by their supervisor/chair/dean.
  • Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
  • Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
  • Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
  • Assist in a support role for the assigned professor in class related functions.
  • Assist and develop any research related material under the direction of a supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Teaching Assistant for their respective departments. This should be in line with the tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned to their Teaching Assistant. They are to monitor and assess the Teaching Assistants academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth. In addition, they will also complete Graduate Assistants evaluations for every new hire at the end of their first semester and for returners, at the end of the year.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Graduate Student Assistant (GSA)
  • Must be enrolled in a Liberty University Communication graduate program.
  • Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
  • Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
  • Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
Driving Requirements
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Time Type
Location
Onsite
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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