Editorial Content Creator Job at Inside Higher Ed in Denver

Job Details

Job No: 498461

Work Type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO

Categories: Marketing / Communications / Media, Business Operations / Services, Admin / Executive / Office Support

Pay Range: $26.56/hr - $28.10/hr

Division Overview

The Division of University Relations (UR) builds public awareness, understanding and support for the university’s mission and goals. UR’s marketing, communications and public affairs units work in an integrated approach to achieve strategic outcomes across multiple channels, including academics, research, enrollment, athletics, advancement, and community engagement.

Position Summary

The Editorial Creator will serve as a lead contributor to the university’s magazine and newsroom, dedicating the majority of efforts to generating impactful stories, features, and editorial content. Approximately 70% of this role will focus on researching, writing, and editing for print and digital publications, while 10% supports podcast initiatives and 20% manages experience‑management activities that connect audience data to newsroom narratives.

Essential Functions

• Drive the creation of feature stories, news articles, and campus profiles that capture the university’s spirit and achievements across print and digital outlets.
• Engage with faculty, staff, and students to uncover and shape meaningful narratives, ensuring all voices are thoughtfully represented.
• Advise on content strategy and anticipate opportunities to highlight the university’s evolving story.
• Support communications teams in shaping remarks, talking points, and messaging to reflect collected stories.
• Create engaging photo and video content to enhance storytelling and foster audience connection.

Experience Management (XM) Integration

• Connect insights from experience data with editorial planning, ensuring stories authentically reflect community voices.
• Collaborate with XM users and stakeholders to interpret survey results, translating findings into meaningful content themes and story opportunities.

Podcast and Project Management

• Coordinate owned project timelines, approvals, and deliverables to keep editorial and media initiatives on track.
• Monitor and interpret metrics, using insights to inform future storytelling.
• Maintain organized archives of published stories, preserving the university’s narrative for future generations.
• Oversee podcast student contributors and support podcast production efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with AP style and editorial best practices.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or mission‑driven organizations.
• Familiarity with experience management.
• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital publishing practices.
• Comfort with interviewing and sourcing stories from diverse stakeholders.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often; stress level moderate to high.
• Noise level 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.

Application Deadline

Submit by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 24, 2025.

Application Instructions

Apply online through jobs.du.edu for consideration. Only online applications will be accepted.

Salary

Salary Grade: 8 • Hourly Range: $26.56 – $28.10 per hour.

Benefits

Medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

EEO Statement

The University of Denver is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.