Innovation Marketing & Communications Lead

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Exceptional Benefits

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Communications Manager to lead marketing, communications, and brand engagement for UK Innovate and its affiliated programs. This role will serve as the primary communications professional for UK Innovate, crafting strategic storytelling, digital communications, branding, social media, and marketing initiatives.

You’ll collaborate with program leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to raise awareness and impact across a broad portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong marketing, communications, public relations, or digital media experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, and digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong graphic design and visual communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, relationship-building, and project management skills.
• Experience with content management systems and Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing and communications strategies to support UK Innovate programs and priorities.
• Create content for websites, newsletters, annual reports, presentations, marketing materials, email campaigns, and digital communications.
• Manage UK Innovate websites and support ongoing content development and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain social media content, campaigns, and audience engagement strategies.
• Design marketing collateral, graphics, presentations, and visual assets that support brand consistency.
• Coordinate communications projects across initiatives and stakeholders.
• Track website and social media analytics to improve engagement.
• Support events, workshops, training programs, and stakeholder outreach.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Public relations

Digital media

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Website management

Social media

Graphic design

Project management

Content management systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Communications Manager to lead marketing, communications, and brand engagement for UK Innovate and its affiliated programs. This role will serve as the primary communications professional for UK Innovate, crafting strategic storytelling, digital communications, branding, social media, and marketing initiatives.

You’ll collaborate with program leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to raise awareness and impact across a broad portfolio.