Engineering Marketing Communications Lead

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies for the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. You will guide content across print and digital channels, collaborate with leadership, faculty, and University partners, and ensure brand-aligned storytelling.

You will manage communications programs, oversee media relations, and mentor a team, with a focus on reputation, recruitment,

Responsibilities

• Leads development and evaluation of integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Directs research, writing, editing, design, and distribution of print/digital content.
• Develops relations with media; oversees media activities and press materials.
• Partners with leadership to identify needs and execute programs.
• Manages marketing budget and external vendors per policies.
• Ensures materials are accurate, on-brand, accessible.
• Identifies and develops stories about programs, research, partners.
• Establishes metrics; monitors channels and audience impact; adjust plans.
• Directs communications for events; sets scope, timelines, workflows.
• Advises leaders on strategy and reputation.
• Supervises staff: hiring, performance reviews, development.
• Balances priorities and ensures timely delivery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies for the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering. You will guide content across print and digital channels, collaborate with leadership, faculty, and University partners, and ensure brand-aligned storytelling.

You will manage communications programs, oversee media relations, and mentor a team, with a focus on reputation, recruitment,