"MarComms Professional"

MarComms Professional

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: MarComms Professional

Position #: 00842321 - Requisition #: 38306

Job Summary:

The Department of Psychiatry at CU Anschutz is seeking a strategic Communications & Public Relations professional to join the Advancement, Communications and Events (ACE) Departmental Core to advance our mission of brain health for all, for life. In this role, under the direction of the Communication Manager, you will develop and execute messaging across internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and institutional branding. You will manage communications initiatives in support of fundraising, faculty recruitment, research dissemination, and public engagement - developing narratives, producing content, and amplifying impact through marketing, supporting media relations, and creating content for digital channels.

You will be responsible for working with various clinical care and education teams across the department to create and execute marketing and advertising campaigns for service lines and products. You will also work on creating and refining content (writing, editing, proofreading), graphic designing needed elements and work to maximize clarity, accessibility, and reach across all channels. You will supervise social media strategy and execution work with the CU Anschutz central team on public relations and press outreach, as well as branding efforts. Success in this role will require collaboration with department leadership, clinicians, researchers, and administrative teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact communications that support growth, visibility, and mission alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and proofread a variety of materials including announcements, newsletters, web content, press releases, and promotional collateral.
• Serve as a trusted communication advisor to department leadership, faculty, and staff, fostering transparency and alignment across all initiatives.
• Work with the Communication Manager and Department Leadership to execute internal and external messaging to ensure consistent, engaging, and brand-aligned communication across all platforms.
• Coordinate efforts with the other members of the ACE core team to create, produce, design and edit materials needed to support advancement and event management
• Develop and execute proactive public relations campaigns that highlight departmental accomplishments, faculty expertise, and key events.
• Attend events to photograph and write post-event summaries for the newsroom, newsletters and other departmental or campus news outlets.
• Track and analyze communication metrics to assess impact and inform future strategy.
• Work in collaboration with the Communication Manager and CU Anschutz Central Communication to coordinate media relations efforts, including drafting press releases, responding to media inquiries, and supporting faculty with media engagement.

Other duties as needed

Work Location: this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Intermediate Professional Level:

• 1 year of professional experience in graphic design, content creation, marketing, advertising or public relations.

Senior Professional Level:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, communications, business administration, business, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• 2 years of professional experience in graphic design, content creation, marketing, advertising or public relations.

A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public relations for a higher education or non-profit entity

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills across various formats and audiences.
• Ability to distill complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
• Proficiency in visual communication in various formats.
• Strategic thinking to align content with organizational goals and brand voice.
• Familiarity with digital tools for content creation, publishing, and performance tracking.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Adaptability and collaboration in dynamic, cross-functional environments.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Provide examples of work including at least 3 original graphic designs and up to 2 original writing samples (professional or educational)
4. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Samantha Martin, Recruitment Specialist Samantha.2.martin@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 12/15/25.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE

Intermediate Professional: $50,185 - $63,835

Senior Professional: $54,254 - $69,011