Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop long-form editorial content that highlights RVU’s mission, faculty, students, alumni, and community partnerships.
• Write blog posts, alumni features, research highlights, and student success stories that support brand and enrollment goals.
• Work closely with the content, marketing, and integration teams to align copy with campaigns and publish content across multiple platforms.
• Own and manage the RVU communications calendar, coordinating with each campus to schedule timely and strategic content.
• Partner with Student Affairs, academic departments, and administrative offices to identify upcoming initiatives and ensure they are communicated effectively.
• Oversee the use of digital signage across the three campuses to promote internal events, policy awareness and brand alignment.
• Ensure alignment with marketing and recruitment calendars.
• Editorial Storytelling & Lead all public relations efforts across RVU’s three campuses (Colorado, Utah, and Montana), ensuring brand consistency and local relevance.
• Write and distribute press releases, media advisories, and thought leadership content tied to RVU events, faculty research, and institutional milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and regional media outlets across the Mountain West to increase visibility for RVU news and achievements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in communications, PR, journalism, or related fields; experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.

Preferred

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a demonstrated ability to write in multiple formats (press releases, editorials, blog posts, internal memos).
• Experience working with regional media and managing multiple stakeholder relationships.
• Proven project management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage calendars and content pipelines across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with communications platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Mailchimp, CMS tools) and social media best practices.