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Colorado College · 2 weeks ago

Associate Director, Storytelling & Content Marketing

Colorado Springs, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$68K/yr - $83K/yr

5+ years exp

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college seeking a dynamic strategist and hands-on content creator to lead its storytelling efforts within the Office of Communications and Marketing. This role will shape and execute a comprehensive storytelling and content marketing strategy to reach new audiences and deepen engagement with existing ones.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Write and edit high-quality stories, features, and profiles for print, digital, audio, and video channels

Guide narrative framing for podcast, video, multimedia, and storytelling projects in partnership with internal and external collaborators

Support OCM strategic priorities through compelling content packages and messaging frameworks

Lead development and execution of a comprehensive storytelling and content marketing strategy aligned with CC's brand platform and strategic communications and marketing priorities

Oversee The Peak content channels (annual print magazine, website, and newsletter), including editorial planning, writing, editing, and partnership with designers, photographers, contributing writers, and printers

Shape a cross-channel editorial calendar to ensure cohesive story arcs across publications, digital storytelling, podcast programming, and video storytelling in alignment with the institution's overarching communications and marketing strategy

Provide strategic leadership for podcast development, including planning, editorial direction, and collaboration with faculty, students, and production partners

Provide direct oversight for the college's digital storytelling platform, ensuring innovative use of immersive and interactive media to tell CC's most compelling stories

Identify, cultivate, and produce stories that elevate faculty scholarship, student experience, alumni impact, and institutional distinction

Serve as lead editor and brand storyteller, ensuring tone, quality, and accuracy align with the College's narrative and voice

Supervise employees, providing strategic direction, coaching, and professional development support

Collaborate with colleagues across OCM and campus partners to ensure storytelling initiatives reinforce brand positioning and key institutional messages

Partner with OCM teams to optimize and expand the reach and engagement of storytelling content and efforts

Monitor content performance and audience engagement metrics, using insights to inform future storytelling decisions

Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all storytelling efforts. Support ongoing evolution of the College's editorial voice and storytelling formats

Serve as an OCM representative on campus-wide committees

Qualification

Content strategyStorytelling abilityProject managementEditorial judgmentAudience segmentationCollaborationCreativityAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

5 years of experience in a related field

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling ability across print, web, audio, and multimedia platforms

Strong editorial judgment, creativity, and attention to detail

Deep understanding of audience segmentation and content strategy

Ability to balance hands-on creative work with strategic oversight

Excellent project management and leadership skills

Collaborative mindset, able to partner effectively across functions and departments

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)

Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)

403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%

Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program

Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants