The Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm) aims to strengthen DU’s strategic position locally, regionally, and nationally through data-driven and authentic storytelling across multiple channels with focused support on the university’s value drivers: academics and research; enrollment and admissions, athletics, and advancement. Whether through public or media relations, digital strategies, social media, print, podcast, issues or crisis management, community relations or thought leadership and training, MarComm drives results through narratives that involve words, pictures, and design. With true understanding of and connection with our diverse audiences, we aim to foster collaborative problem solving, creativity and innovation. MarComm strives to speak with a unified, authentic, and resonant voice to strategically advance the University of Denver’s brand by focusing on the following priorities:

1. Promoting and protecting DUs reputation.
2. Inspiring students to enroll and engage.
3. Increasing equity and inclusion.
4. Strengthening the University.

MarComm’s mission, vision and values make it imperative that everyone in our community feels safe and included. The participation and input of all members should be valued and respected, while every voice should have the opportunity to be heard. The division’s community-created, shared sense of belonging definition is, “a shared sense of belonging in MarComm means building a collaborative, trusting community where we feel and are safe, valued, and appreciated being ourselves as we contribute to something meaningful.” Our collective achievements are enhanced by the open exchange of ideas—particularly when diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are embraced.

Position Summary

The Publications Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the University’s storytelling, with a primary focus on managing the University of Denver Magazine. As managing editor, this position leads the magazine’s editorial vision and production, ensuring it reflects the institution’s brand and strategic priorities. In addition to the magazine, the manager oversees the DU Newsroom and RadioEd podcast, supporting the University’s broader communication goals and enhancing its reputation among diverse audiences.

Essential Functions

• Lead the strategic direction, editorial vision, and production of the University of Denver Magazine, DU Newsroom, and RadioEd podcast, ensuring content aligns with the university’s brand and engagement strategies.
• Serve as managing editor, overseeing the full content lifecycle of each publication.
• Consult with the campus community on publication best practices, offering guidance and periodic storytelling training for university-wide communications professionals.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive content calendar in collaboration with the UR team and other teams throughout the university.
• Manage audience engagement, including optimizing headlines, subheadings, photos, and content for target audiences. Support audience behavior and trend analysis.
• Coordinate with Art Director, designers, web team, photographers, and social media/marketing teams to deliver cohesive editorial and visual content and effective story distribution strategies.
• Oversee content publication, inventory management, archiving, and vendor relationships for both print and electronic formats.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of content contributors to ensure high-quality output and professional growth. This team should include student employees.
• Act as an additional writer and copy editor as needed, ensuring consistency across all channels.
• Regularly evaluate publication efforts, providing reports and actionable insights to unit leadership in partnership with marketing analytics specialists.
• Provide immediate support for crisis communications and issues management under the direction of the AVC of Communications & Issues Management.
• Establish and nurture partnerships across and beyond the university to enhance the impact and visibility of storytelling initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated integrity, trustworthiness, and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, mastery of the English language, and the ability to adapt tone and voice for different platforms and audiences.
• Advanced knowledge of AP Style guidelines and strong presentation skills for creative concepts and proposals.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within integrated, team-oriented environments, taking initiative with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional project management skills, including prioritizing multiple projects and managing concurrent timelines in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings.
• Experience with data analytics and providing outcome analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Meticulous attention to detail, organizational acumen, and a commitment to seeing projects through to completion.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations and embracing divergent perspectives.
• Commitment to the University of Denver’s vision, mission, and goals of inclusive excellence, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed.
• Creative self-starter with a strong work ethic, flexibility, and a passion for quality and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in public relations, marketing, communications or related fields
• 5 years’ experience in managing publications or website news content

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education field

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 4, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 13.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.