Responsibilities

• Write, edit, distribute and track content for various audiences, including news stories, feature articles, profiles, website content, emails, e-newsletters (such as the monthly alumni newsletter Law Points), annual reports, talking points and class notes.
• Assist with writing, editing, planning and logistics for the annual Amicus alumni magazine.
• Update the Colorado Law website, including the creation of new webpages and editing existing content.
• Provide communications support for major events such as lectures, conferences, alumni programs, commencement, orientation and signature law school events.
• Assist Director of Marketing and Communications in the development and coordination of print communications projects including brochures, event flyers, the admissions viewbook, admitted students' collateral, event postcards and programs, and thought-leader collateral.
• Find opportunities to tell compelling stories in creative ways across channels and audiences that exemplify Colorado Law’s mission and strategic direction.
• Ensure all content created conforms to university brand guidelines and publishing policies, editorial style, organization, and appropriateness.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications Director and Strategic Relations and Communications to submit news items to appropriate outlets and pitch story ideas for submission to news outlets.
• Create graphics for social media posts, event flyers, email newsletters, and web content, ensuring digital content is consistent and aligned with university brand guidelines.
• Manage the design and deployment of digital posters on law school display systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Business or similar field. Related professional work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the degree.
• One year of related marketing and communications experience.
• Sound project management skills and ability to plan and organize multiple projects with established budgets, deliverables, and timelines.
• Knowledge of a wide range of communications practices and tactics including research, writing, editing, integrated digital communications, social media strategy, and public relations.
• Exceptional oral communication skills.
• Highly collaborative teammate and fast learner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to dive into projects (even if they require acquisition of new skills).
• Adapt readily to changing priorities and propose/implement solutions when problems arise.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred

• 3-4 years of relevant communications and marketing experience.
• Experience using graphic design programs, including the Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Experience with website editing platforms, such as WebExpress or Drupal.
• Experience using targeted email marketing programs such as Pardot.
• Experience with CRM software, including Salesforce.
• Experience capturing photography and video for social media and websites.
• Marketing and communication experience in education/university setting.

Benefits

• Benefits: medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; ECO Pass for local transit