DescriptionUniversity of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media – Dean’s officeDigital Content Coordinator (Communication Professional-Intermediate)Position #761675– CU Careers Requisition #16405
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *
The University of Colorado Denver seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
The College of Arts & Media is currently seeking applications for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Digital Content Coordinator (Communications Professional-Int).
As Colorado’s public urban research university, the University of Colorado Denver educates a diverse student body through quality academics, ambitious research, creative work, and civic engagement in the city we call home. CU Denver graduates gain the powerful combination of immersive classroom and real-world experience that are in demand today. The city benefits from well-educated, top talent and a new generation of knowledge that fuels the future of Denver and our region. We are CU in the City. 
CU Denver offers more than 100 degree programs, from the bachelor’s to the doctoral level, in the heart of downtown. Here, more than 15,000 students pursue academic programs that range from global energy management to music industry studies to criminal justice. As part of the state’s largest public university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with nearly 2,500 employees and annual economic impact of $800 million.  Read CU Denver Quick Facts here. 
College of Arts & Media
As the first college in Colorado devoted exclusively to arts and entertainment, the College of Arts & Media understands the influence of modern trends on traditional art forms.  We combine the latest technology with traditional methods, and we encourage our students to incorporate their discoveries of art's emerging dimensions with our comprehensive instruction on its classical forms. The college has three distinct departments, Music & Entertainment Industries Studies (MEIS), Film & Television FITV) and Visual Arts (VA). The MEIS Department primarily focuses on commercial music styles. Students are given the option to choose from four distinct emphasis areas of study: Performance, Singer/ Songwriter, Music Business, and Recording Arts. The Department of FITV offers students the opportunity to become knowledgeable about working in both Theatre and Film while delving into their special area of interest. The Department of VA offers degree emphasis areas in Visual Arts include Art History, Digital Animation, Digital Design, Painting and Drawing, Illustration, Photography, Studio Arts, and Transmedia-Sculpture.
Job family description:
Jobs in this career family involve development, marketing and management of messaging to both internal and external parties. Functions include marketing; advertising; communications; publications; brand management; writing; editing; proofreading; graphic design; web information architecture, development and design; web content development; electronic communications; social media; news media/relations; public relations; photography; videography; radio/television broadcasting; FCC compliance; and communication projects management.
Professionals at the intermediate level are responsible for exercising discretion, analytical skill, personal accountability and responsibility in a wide range of areas including academic, administrative, managerial and student services functions. Work involves creating, integrating, applying and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field. 
At the intermediate level, duties may be more limited in scope and are performed with guidance and direction from other professionals.
Position Emphasis/Nature of Work: 
The College of Arts & Media (CAM) Digital Content Coordinator plays an active role in assisting the marketing and communications team in the development, creation and management of digital media content for web, social media and other digital media outlets. This position will also contribute to written and media content found on official CAM channels. This is a two-year position with the possibility of extension contingent on the needs and budgetary position of the College of Arts & Media. 
Specific Duties: 

• Updates the College of Arts & Media website 
• Web content creation of CAM news and announcements under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Communications
• Assists with and coordinates an annual website content plan
•  Generates and updates content for digital and online channels, including web news stories, social media (in conjunction with the Manager of Outreach and Engagement) and digital displays in accordance with editorial calendars and college priorities
• Works with internal partners throughout the college to develop digital content for meetings through methods of information sharing and digital presentations 
• Works with content providers to produce creative, engaging and shareable content
• Understand CAM social media environment and how to most effectively use the channels to achieve organizational goals
• Create digital media assets such as video and graphic design to support social media communications
• Use analytical tools to advise social media planning and goals 
• Organize and maintain CAM’s digital media content library
• Assist with website and online analytics review 
• Attend CAM events to capture and create digital content to be distributed on CAM channels (may require after hours work)
• All other duties and tasks as assigned

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed and is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates may be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.
Salary and Benefits:Hiring range has been set at $47,000-$55,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.  Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefitsTotal Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation (for questions, please contact Teri.Wilson@ucdenver.edu)

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, digital design, or a directly related field from an accredited institution. 
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.  Any experience counted toward the substitution, cannot also count towards the specific years of required experience.
• 1-year of professional work experience is digital design and digital content creation.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience writing and posting to social media channels with a focus on measured engagement 
• Experience with content management systems 
• Proficient in Photoshop

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively and understand the intended audience. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment ability to advance diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to produce compelling stories through digital mediums

Diversity and Equity:
Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx
The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
The University of Colorado Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. 

Job Category: Communication
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: May 15, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing