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
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.