Digital Content Communications Assistant

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University is seeking a Digital Communications & Content Intern to create engaging, informative and visually compelling content for approximately 100 digital screens across CMU's campus.

You will work with the Marketing and Communications team, developing concepts, designing digital content and helping manage a campus-wide communications platform that connects students, faculty, staff and visitors with university news, events and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Interest in communications, marketing, graphic design, digital media or visual storytelling.
• Skills with Microsoft & Adobe products.
• Strong writing, creative thinking, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent branding.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch and develop creative content ideas relevant to the CMU community and specific screen locations.
• Design graphics, write copy and create engaging content for campus digital screens.
• Develop and maintain content calendars to support university events, campaigns, and announcements.
• Schedule, publish, and manage content across the campus digital-screen network.
• Collaborate with campus departments and the communications team to identify promotional opportunities.
• Evaluate existing content and recommend improvements to digital-screen communication.

Skills

Content creation

Graphic design

Digital media

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

FLSA Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

SECTION I - OUR VALUES CULTIVATE OUR VISION AND CULTURE

At CMU, we believe in acting from a foundation of goodwill. This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities. It’s this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea. From this place of humility and courage, we’ve built a culture of resilience. We invest in the future by continuously adapting to change, overcoming challenges, and seizing new opportunities. We recognize that change is constant, and our resilience allows us to embrace it with confidence. Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge. In this community rooted in love and dignity, curiosity thrives, leading to endless opportunities for growth and advancement. Inspired by the soul of the West—the spirit that our region embodies,we emerge as a force for positive change, harnessing our collective power to build a Human Scale University that reflects our values and brings to life our shared vision of the world we aspire to create.

Colorado Mesa University Core Values Love - Extending oneself for nurturing the growth of self and others Dignity - Respecting the intrinsic value of each person and believing that others act from a foundation of goodwill Courage - Taking risks in the pursuit of new possibilities Humility - Suspending one’s ego and pride to recognize that no idea is perfect and being open to the input of others Resiliency - Investing in the future by adapting to changes, overcoming challenges and pursuing Opportunity Curiosity - Cultivating awe and exploring the unknown Power - The strength to act collaboratively with individual agency to achieve our goals

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Digital Communications & Content Intern creates engaging, informative and visually compelling content for approximately 100 digital screens across Colorado Mesa University's campus. Working with the Marketing and Communications team, the student will develop creative concepts, design digital content and help manage a campus-wide communications platform that connects students, faculty, staff and visitors with university news, events and opportunities. This position offers hands‑on experience in digital content strategy, visual storytelling, and campaign management.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, pitch and develop creative content ideas relevant to the CMU community and specific screen locations.
• Design graphics, write copy and create engaging content for campus digital screens.
• Develop and maintain content calendars to support university events, campaigns, and announcements.
• Schedule, publish, and manage content across the campus digital- screen network.
• Collaborate with campus departments and the communications team to identify promotional opportunities.
• Evaluate existing content and recommend improvements to digital- screen communication.

Capstone Project Deliverables

• Develop a digital content strategy and calendar for the campus screen network.
• Create a portfolio of 20–30 original digital content pieces or campaign assets.
• Implement and manage approved content across campus screens.
• Present completed work, project outcomes, and recommendations to the Marketing and Communications team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in communications, marketing, graphic design, digital media or visual storytelling.
• Skills with Microsoft & Adobe products.
• Strong writing, creative thinking, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent branding.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Application Requirements

MavWorks or WorkStudy funding Submit a resume and cover letter Examples of creative work, such as graphic designs, social media content, videos or other digital projects is preferred but not required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER - This position description is only a summary of the typical functions of this seat, and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and areas of accountability.