Brand & Communications Program Manager (Hybrid)

University of Colorado; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Program Manager for Communications, Brand & Design to lead storytelling, branding, and digital content for the Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety & Efficiency. You will shape strategy, develop editorial calendars, partner with institute leadership, and guide creative direction across reports, newsletters, and multimedia.

Hybrid work with on‑campus presence for three days per week, focused on elevating awareness, engagement, and institutional

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated communications strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Create and manage annual communications and editorial calendars.
• Develop audience-specific messaging for participants, alumni, faculty, organizational partners, donors, and prospective customers.
• Ensure consistency of messaging, voice, and positioning across all communications materials.
• Provide communications guidance and consultation to institute leadership.
• Develop stories highlighting program outcomes, participant successes, faculty accomplishments, organizational achievements, and partnership impact.
• Conduct interviews and gather information from stakeholders, alumni, customers, faculty, and learners.
• Write feature stories, annual reports, newsletters, impact reports, case studies, and executive communications.
• Translate program outcomes and performance data into meaningful narratives that demonstrate organizational value.
• Support thought leadership initiatives and strategic communications efforts.
• Maintain and strengthen the IHQSE brand.
• Develop messaging frameworks and visual standards for organizational initiatives and programs.
• Provide creative direction and execution for program materials, promotional materials, reports, presentations, and digital assets.
• Lead website content strategy and user experience planning.
• Lead search engine optimization and artificial intelligence engine optimization.
• Design and organize website content to improve accessibility, engagement, and storytelling.
• Ensure website content remains accurate, current, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• Develop dashboards and reports that measure communication effectiveness.
• Use data and analytics to recommend improvements and optimization strategies.
• Communicate performance to leadership and program teams.
• Collaborate with program leaders and institute leadership to identify content opportunities.

Job description

The University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking a Program Manager for Communications, Brand & Design to lead storytelling, branding, and digital content for the Institute for Healthcare Quality, Safety & Efficiency. You will shape strategy, develop editorial calendars, partner with institute leadership, and guide creative direction across reports, newsletters, and multimedia.

Hybrid work with on‑campus presence for three days per week, focused on elevating awareness, engagement, and institutional