Strategic Communications & Multimedia Outreach Lead

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CU Boulder’s Strategic Relations and Communications Department invites applications for a Communications and Outreach Manager. This role blends strategy, storytelling, and digital fluency to translate university priorities into compelling content for campus and beyond.

You will partner with campus leaders to develop integrated communication strategies, create multimedia content, and drive engagement across channels while upholding inclusivity and editorial judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience in multimedia storytelling and content development.
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to translate complex initiatives into accessible narratives.
• Excellent collaboration, project management, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Multimedia storytelling and content strategy: develop video, photography, social media, web and digital content, podcasts and other formats.
• Translate university priorities into compelling narratives in partnership with leaders and campus units.
• Think strategically across channels and audiences: create audience-centered content calendars and cohesive cross-channel messaging.
• Serve as a creative and strategic partner: bring entrepreneurial approaches to campaigns and experiences.
• Measure, learn, and optimize using analytics and trends to improve content, engagement and impact.

Job description

CU Boulder’s Strategic Relations and Communications Department invites applications for a Communications and Outreach Manager. This role blends strategy, storytelling, and digital fluency to translate university priorities into compelling content for campus and beyond.

You will partner with campus leaders to develop integrated communication strategies, create multimedia content, and drive engagement across channels while upholding inclusivity and editorial judgment.