Content and Events Marketing Supervisor (Communications Consultant 3)

Nashville Public Radio; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life and disability保险

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance for dependents

Job summary

Central Washington University is seeking a Content and Events Marketing Supervisor within the Publicity Center in Ellensburg, WA. The role drives marketing for student events and programs, coordinating with a creative team to deliver impactful campaigns and content across multiple platforms.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, media relations, and partnership development to promote CWU programs while aligning with university branding and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or related field.
• Experience with web, social media and project management tools.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strategic marketing for department clients and partners.
• Develop and edit content across platforms including publications, websites, and social media.
• Supervise student staff and coordinate media relations and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Content development

Media relations

Social media management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Public Relations/English

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Web and social media tools

Job description

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting a Content and Events Marketing Supervisor (Communications Consultant 3) to join our Publicity Center team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is acampus-basedposition, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a competitive salary plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfil their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find robust academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~8,300 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025.

Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A

What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator.

The Role:

The Content & Events Marketing Supervisor leads and coordinates strategic marketing for department clients and partners that promotes student events, services, and programs, with emphasis on student fee-funded areas. This position utilizes project management principles and tools and works with the Publicity Center creative team to create and implement marketing plans and campaigns for projects, which includes identifying materials and approaches needed, monitoring and evaluating results, and recommending adjustments. This position coordinates, develops, edits, and delivers content over multiple platforms; works with the creative service manager on seamless integration of visuals and content; trains and supervises student staff; develops and maintains a high level of public contact including media relations and coordination; consults with other departments on content; and leads and assists with assessment to evaluate and improve program. This position works closely with other professional and student staff to craft compelling stories and deliver creative services that engage and involve CWU students in a wide variety of activities and opportunities. The Content and Events Marketing Supervisor directly affects the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by creating and promoting a welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff feel supported and by promoting access and opportunity for all students.

Job Duties

Marketing and Content Development:

• Develop and implement marketing and communication plans to enhance student engagement with events, programs and services.
• Work with staff to establish, coordinate and maintain project schedules through project management tool, and evaluate and respond to emerging needs on projects.
• Consult and guide clients on strategic marketing for events, determining the most appropriate methods and techniques for promoting events and programs; work with other Publicity Center creative staff to determine feasibility and execute tasks to meet marketing goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with on and off campus media professionals and organizations.
• Independently advise media of upcoming events, activities, and student-focused news of interest through calendars, announcements, releases and features.
• Develop and edit original written content for multiple platforms including publications, websites, social media and event promotions.
• Manage department social media platforms; advise social media best practices to clients.
• Work with other department staff to develop and deliver video and new media content.
• Conduct and/or coordinate research and interviews.
• Proofread and edit copy created in house or submitted by clients.
• Oversee department social media content and guidelines.
• Consult and advise departments on website updates; maintain Publicity Center/CWU Hype websites.
• Advise departments on guidelines and alignment with university brand standards.
• Oversee the Hype publication schedules; lead story development, writing and editing.

Supervisor Duties:

• Supervise student marketing staff and interns.
• Advise design team on content integration with design collateral.
• Actively engage in recruitment and hiring new employees.
• Clearly define performance expectations, ensure accountability, and provide ongoing informal feedback, coaching, and mentoring. Conduct formal performance evaluations.
• Ensure employees have necessary resources.
• Oversee and direct the work of staff; serve as mentor, coach and leader, and resolve complaints or issues.
• Promote professional development opportunities.
• Develop and foster supportive working relationships, motivation and engagement.
• Communicate information to staff on an ongoing basis to influence staff engagement and to be a part of a larger community.
• Take corrective action in a timely manner.
• Recognize and reward employees for good performance.
• Schedule employee work hours/shifts; monitor hours worked; approve payable time and absence requests.
• Adjust leadership style as needed to achieve results.
• Recognize value of and promote a diverse workforce. Value and encourage diverse perspectives, creativity, and teamwork.

Assessment and Reporting:

• Evaluate, develop, and adjust or implement marketing processes and procedures to support department goals.
• Track and assess effectiveness of marketing strategies and content delivery.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, and new program initiatives.
• Evaluate and adjust department policies and procedures.
• Develop and administer assessment tools that support department goals.
• Work with supervisor to monitor budget and close out projects for billing.
• Prepare support materials for Publicity Center quadrennial S&A budget proposal and supplemental budget requests; assist in presentations.
• Prepare and present Publicity Center services/trainings to clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or related field, or at least four years of progressively responsible experience in a related field.
• Experience with web, social media and project management tools.
• Experience leading or mentoring staff.
• Experience researching, developing, and implementing event marketing or communication plans.
• Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite in a Mac environment.
• Experience developing print and online publications.
• Experience with photography and videography.
• Experience with digital advertising platforms.
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations.
• Experience with survey and assessment tools.
• Experience in a higher education setting and knowledge of university policies and procedures.
• A record of promoting institutional excellence in the work environment.
• Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU, we're committed to creating a welcoming and genuine workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the opportunity you're looking for!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: This position is based on the range 51 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $56,952 and maximum annual salary of $76,608. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / PSE Bargaining Unit 7

Screening Begins: August 31, 2026

Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Veteran/Disability Employer.