Strategic Engineering Communications Lead

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CU Boulder seeks a Strategic Communications Manager for CEAS to lead earned media strategy and public relations campaigns, elevating the college's research impact and reputation. You will mine stories, build compelling pitches, and coordinate with SRC and college leadership.

The role requires strong writing, AP style, media relations, crisis communications, and the ability to translate complex engineering topics for broad audiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience in journalism, communications, public relations, or mass communications.
• Experience writing news articles, press releases, and executive communications.
• Experience working with targeted publications to discover editorial opportunities.
• Familiarity with media relations and crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead earned media strategy and public relations campaigns for CEAS.
• Develop and manage an editorial calendar and publish content.
• Coordinate with SRC and college communicators to maximize coverage.
• Write and edit news articles, press materials, and executive communications.
• Mentor faculty on media outreach and pitch articles to outlets.

Skills

Journalism experience

Public relations

AP style

Writing

Media relations

Crisis communications

Social media knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or public relations

Tools

Asana

Job description

CU Boulder seeks a Strategic Communications Manager for CEAS to lead earned media strategy and public relations campaigns, elevating the college's research impact and reputation. You will mine stories, build compelling pitches, and coordinate with SRC and college leadership.

The role requires strong writing, AP style, media relations, crisis communications, and the ability to translate complex engineering topics for broad audiences.