Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Colorado is dedicated to building a supportive workplace and is seeking a Digital Content Specialist to join their Employee Services & UIS Communications team. This role involves creating engaging digital content that promotes university services and initiatives, requiring strong skills in digital and content marketing.
Responsibilities
- Creates website content in collaboration with subject matter experts to develop website content for an array of services and events
- Composes and edits articles and marketing copy for CU employee publications and newsletters, social media, emails, blog posts, posters, fliers and video scripts
- Distributes communications materials via the CU website, employee intranet, blogs, social media, calendars, and databases to highlight Employee Services and UIS offerings and enhance the CU and department brand
- Creates emails and event registration pages as requested and provides registrant information as needed
- Prepares materials for outreach events, workshops and meetings
- Executes special tasks/projects and other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education (education requirement may be substituted on a year-for-year basis)
- One (1) year of equivalent experience (in journalism, marketing, communications, or a related field)
- Two (2) years' equivalent experience (in journalism, marketing, communications, or a related field)
- Two (2) years of experience using website content management systems, especially Drupal
- Two (2) years of experience using email marketing tools, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud
- One (1) year of experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Working knowledge of graphic standards and branding
Benefits
- No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
- Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
- Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
- Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
- 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
- A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
- Free RTD EcoPass and free onsite parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
- Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
- This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.
- Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.
- Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.
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