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The Content Coordinator, Multimedia serves as the college’s storyteller, capturing and creating engaging photo, video, and social media content that highlights the people, events, and culture of Pikes Peak State College. Working closely with the rest of the Marketing &
Communications team, this role documents life across campuses, coordinates event promotions, and manages the college’s visual media libraries to strengthen digital engagement and brand storytelling.
This position is primarily in-person requiring regular on-campus presence and occasional evening or weekend coverage for major events. The ideal candidate is a creative and strategic communicator who values diversity, collaboration, and precision, maintaining organized media systems while staying current with emerging trends in multimedia and digital communication.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, film, media production, or closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience with photography and videography, including lighting, audio, and post-production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects) or similar tools.
- Experience managing social media platforms for an organization or brand.
- Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in higher education, public sector communications, or nonprofit environments.
- Drone license and experience with aerial photography or videography.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems, CRM tools, and content management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to use analytics and insights to inform creative decisions.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2025. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Visa support is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
- Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
- Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
- Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.
This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Essential Functions, General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Content Creation and Storytelling
- Capture high-quality photos and videos that document daily life and major events across all PPSC campuses.
- Edit and produce multimedia assets for use across digital platforms, including social media, the PPSC website, and advertising campaigns.
- Develop compelling visual stories that showcase student success, faculty expertise, and community impact.
- Collaborate with college partners to identify and elevate stories that advance the institution’s mission and brand.
Social Media Coordination
- Manage and grow PPSC’s social media presence by developing strategic, timely, and engaging content across platforms.
- Collaborate with the Communications Technology team and Digital Strategist to align social content with larger marketing initiatives.
- Monitor analytics to evaluate engagement and adapt content strategies accordingly.
- Support live event coverage through real-time posts, stories, and video streaming.
Event Promotion and Coverage
- Serve as the primary marketing representative for on-campus and community events.
- Coordinate the promotion of college events across communication channels including web, social media, and digital signage.
- Provide photo and video documentation of key institutional events such as commencement, campus celebrations, guest speakers, and community partnerships.
Library and Asset Management
- Maintain and curate the college’s photo and video libraries, ensuring accurate tagging, accessibility, and alignment with brand standards.
- Collaborate with designers, writers, and editors to ensure efficient access to multimedia assets for ongoing campaigns and projects.
- Uphold standards for image use, permissions, and digital archiving practices.
General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders (such as Admissions, Military and Veterans
- Programs, Student Engagement, Foundation, Academic Divisions) to ensure visual and digital content meets strategic goals.
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the planning of marketing campaigns and storytelling initiatives.
- Supervise student workers and interns involved in photography, videography, or social media content.
As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:
This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
