Lead niche publication strategy by cultivating and maintaining
relationships with journalists and targeted media outlets.
Attend key weekly editorial meetings with the SRC to ensure
content and strategic alignment around prioritized topics or
research themes (E.g., Space, Quantum, Sustainability, Innovation
& Entrepreneurship, Health, Climate) to minimize redundant
efforts and maximize cumulative results.
Develop and implement public relations strategies and campaigns
which raise awareness of the college and elevate its reputation and
profile as well as that of its departments and programs.
Plan, write, and edit news articles, feature stories, and other
public relations materials that exemplify the college’s research
mission and reinforce its desired brand positioning.
Identify and share stories of wide public interest for news
packaging by meeting with college experts to discuss the latest
research efforts and by keeping abreast of emerging and trending
topics in engineering.
Break down complex research topics into engaging content that
anyone can understand.
Develop strong news hooks, pitches and story ideas, including
multimedia ideas, based on the current news cycle.
Collaborate with college and campus videographers,
photographers, and social media teams to generate multimedia asset
packages.
Implement a strategy, including training and advising faculty,
to pitch articles and boost placements in The Conversation.
Write and edit content to ensure that it aligns with Associated
Press Style, university external-relations style and university
brand standards.
Work with campus colleagues to regularly report on success
metrics such as First Bell and NAE mentions, media mentions, reach,
impressions, reads on research stories, and website traffic.
Contribute research stories for publication in the annual
campus research magazine, CU Engineering magazine and the college
alumni newsletter.
Media Relations
- Develop and manage an editorial calendar that seizes upon high
impact opportunities and guides story development within the
college’s team of unit communicators.
- Act as primary point of contact between SRC and the Engineering
communications team; represent the college in the weekly campus
news meeting and pitch college stories for broader coverage or
media engagement.
- Secure academic experts for incoming news requests and help
arrange interviews and press conferences.
- Develop press releases, media advisories, and other
materials.
- Collaborate with the SRC to monitor media coverage and identify
potential PR opportunities.
- Collaborate with campus media relations on CORA requests
related to the college.
- Connect faculty to campus-provided media training and support
the creation of a speaker’s bureau for the college.
Executive Communications
- Elevate the key pillars of the CEAS strategic plan and increase
our story output in these areas.
- Partner with college leadership to develop and implement
tracking and reporting plans to communicate college-wide progress
against the strategic plan.
- Develop written content for materials ranging from emails,
articles, websites, brochures, proposals that support the Dean’s
priority initiatives.
- Write, review, edit and distribute messages from the Dean and
senior staff. Draft speeches, quotes, and other materials as
needed.
- Manage elements of events, such as preparing materials for
all-college meetings, executive advisory boards, facility openings,
speaker panels, showcases, or high-profile campus visits.
- Review and revise materials which will be used to represent the
college with high profile audiences, ensuring they meet our quality
and messaging standards.
Crisis Communications
- Collaborate with Sr. Director CEAS Marcom to develop and
implement a crisis response and communication plan for
college-level issues.
- Serve as a key member of the university's crisis communication
team and coordinate with CU Boulder university spokespersons.
- Keeping the college community appropriately informed and draft
communications on behalf of the Dean when necessary.
- Respond to crises in a timely and effective manner.
Other
- Participate in weekly full team and project meetings.
- Pursue professional development opportunities to stay on top of
current marketing and communications trends and best
practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
What You Should Know
This position is eligible to work a hybrid work modality consistent
with the College of Engineering's Hybrid Work
Policy .
What We Can Offer
Starting salary range is $82,000 - $92,000. Relocation assistance
is available within department guidelines.
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 groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- 3 years of professional experience that may include journalism,
communications, public relations, or mass communications; and
preferably with experience in science and technology
journalism.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, communications, or
public relations.
- Experience writing news articles, press releases, and executive
communications.
- Experience working proactively with targeted publications to
discover editorial opportunities.
- Familiarity with media relations and crisis
communications.
What You Will Need
- Excellent writing skills and familiarity with AP style.
- Demonstrated news sense.
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to produce
clear, concise, engaging and original copy.
- Good comfort level understanding and working with technical
information.
- Knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, X,
Reddit, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube; understanding of the
utility in integrated communications plans.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communications skills
to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Robust organizational, prioritization and time-management
skills.
- Capable of working independently under pressure and managing
multiple priorities simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work from an on-campus office as well as
remotely.
- Comfortable with project management software such as
Asana.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Five or more years of professional experience that may include
journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or mass
communications; and preferably with experience in science and
technology journalism.
- Experience working in higher education, especially with
engineers or engineering students.
- Experience writing or editing for a magazine or newspaper.
- Strong relationships with national science and tech and/or
engineering journalists/publications.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic
communications plans.
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.
We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by
September 23, 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
