Job Summary
The Office of Strategic Relations and Communications at CU Boulder
is seeking a senior executive digital strategist to support the
Chancellor’s social media presence and strategy! The Senior
Executive Digital Strategist leads the strategic development,
creation, management, and execution of social media content for the
Chancellor and Chancellor’s spouse. The position is responsible for
developing and delivering a coordinated digital strategy that
raises the Chancellor’s visibility and voice. It promotes thought
leadership and builds connections to important groups. The strategy
also supports CU Boulder’s mission, priorities, and reputation. The
strategist will develop compelling, timely and authentic content
tailored to each platform and audience; find opportunities to
amplify the Chancellor’s leadership and the university’s impact;
and ensure a consistent, distinctive digital presence across
channels. The role requires strong editorial judgment, exceptional
storytelling and writing skills, an understanding of emerging
digital trends and the ability to move quickly and strategically in
a dynamic public-facing environment.
Reporting to the senior director of chancellor communications, this
role will work closely with the Chancellor, his executive team,
staff and spouse, and with social media and content creators from
around campus including those from strategic communications,
athletics and student life.
The ideal candidate will be a highly creative content driver with a
demonstrated knowledge of Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, Threads,
YouTube and Facebook, while monitoring new and emerging
channels.
The role will work irregular hours, including nights and weekends,
on and beyond campus in order to generate, capture and distribute
content. The position may occasionally encounter sensitive
information–a dedication to confidentiality is vital.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
Strategy + Promise + Experience
As CU Boulder’s communications leaders, we advance the university’s
mission through an integrated marketing and communications
approach. Partnering with communication colleagues campus-wide, our
team synthesizes expertise in strategic communications, marketing,
constituent experience and technology to support CU Boulder’s brand
promise, mission, vision and strategic priorities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Chancellor social media and content generation
- Develop and implement an editorial calendar and social media
strategy for the Chancellor.
Capture, post and monitor various platforms where the
Chancellor or the Chancellor’s spouse has a presence.
Attend campus and external events to generate content, with
some events occurring on nights and weekends.
Develop metric tracking and reporting to measure social media
outcomes and refine the strategy on an ongoing basis.
Build a comprehensive strategy specific to each social media
platform, with clear goals, audiences, content approaches, voice,
cadence and measures of success.
Ensure the Chancellor’s social presence is cohesive across
platforms while taking advantage of the distinct audiences,
formats, and strengths of each channel.
Continue to build partnerships and collaboration efforts
between social media teams and personnel from around campus to aid
in strategy, cross-sharing, content ideas and generation.
Develop executive-level strategies that align with CU Boulder
priorities and goals.
Other duties as assigned
- Participate in news and media efforts, support marketing
campaigns, strategic events, crisis communications and other goals
and efforts for Strategic Relations and Communications or the
Chancellor’s office.
What You Should Know
This position will work normal business hours in addition to
irregular hours, including nights and weekends, to generate and
distribute social media content for senior university leaders that
aligns with the university’s strategic priorities.
What We Can Offer
- The annual salary range for this position is
$85,000-$91,000.
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of
Forbes' America's Best
Large Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Colorado
and #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks and
programs through the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be collaborative. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public
relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional job-related experience.
- Photography, videography, and editing experience, particularly
for the social media space.
- Demonstrated understanding of how to measure, analyze, and
report on social media performance using platform- specific
analytics, web analytics, social listening and monitoring tools,
and other measurement technologies.
What You Will Need
- Ability to develop and implement strategic digital
communications that advance organizational priorities and
strengthen engagement with key audiences.
- Exceptional storytelling, editorial judgment, and
communications skills, with the ability to craft authentic and
compelling content for executive leaders.
- Ability to build effective partnerships and influence
collaborators across a complex organization to achieve shared
communication goals.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, including the
ability to translate data, audience insights, and emerging trends
into actionable recommendations.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-profile environment by
exercising discretion, adapting to changing priorities, and
managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience in managing social media accounts for senior
executives, elected officials, organizational leaders, university
presidents/chancellors, or other high-profile figures.
- 7+ years of professional job-related experience.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A current Resume.
- A Cover Letter that specifically tells us how your background
and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and
responsibilities of the position.
- A PDF sample of work that includes examples of professional
content created for the social media space.
- Optional: Portfolio link
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 22, 2026 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, please apply through
CU Boulder Jobs .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu