Remote Engagement & Communications Manager

Northern Kentucky University; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University’s EngageKY program seeks a proactive Manager of Communications and Engagement to shape messaging, grow partnerships, and elevate program visibility across Kentucky. You will lead storytelling, content creation, and multi-channel campaigns while coordinating events and stakeholder engagement.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a dynamic, impact-driven environment, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating across programs to

Qualifications

• Strong storytelling and multi-channel communications skills.
• Experience leading events and partnerships.
• Ability to use data to measure impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy.
• Lead content development, branding, and annual reports.
• Plan external events, budgets, sponsorships, and logistics.
• Monitor analytics to refine reach and effectiveness.

Skills

Communications strategy

Marketing

Event planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven storytelling

Content creation

CRM

Web content management

Tools

CRM

Web content management

Job description

Northern Kentucky University’s EngageKY program seeks a proactive Manager of Communications and Engagement to shape messaging, grow partnerships, and elevate program visibility across Kentucky. You will lead storytelling, content creation, and multi-channel campaigns while coordinating events and stakeholder engagement.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a dynamic, impact-driven environment, reporting to the Executive Director and collaborating across programs to