Marketing Content Specialist
Colorado Christian University
Full-time
On-site
Lakewood, Colorado, United States
$23 - $25 USD hourly
Content Marketing Roles
Description
About the Job
The Marketing Content Specialist is an exempt full-time position reporting to the Marketing Director for the College of Undergraduate Studies. The Marketing Content Specialist supports the College of Adult and Graduate Studies and the College of Undergraduate Studies with development and execution of marketing initiatives by proactively sourcing, organizing, and curating compelling video and photo content across multiple channels. This position works closely with the Senior Digital Engagement Specialist to ensure timely delivery of assets that align with brand standards and campaign strategies. The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, collaborative, and strategically minded with a passion for storytelling and a strong understanding of digital content needs.
Job Location
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado
About CCU
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.
Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
CCU offers more than 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
What is most appealing about working at CCU?
- Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
- Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
- Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field is preferred.
- At least two years of experience in marketing, content coordination, and/or communications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative eye for storytelling and visual content.
- Proactive and self-motivated with strong initiative.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to think strategically about content and how it serves different audiences and platforms.
- Familiarity with social media platforms, content calendars, and marketing workflows.
- Basic understanding of visual and written content best practices.
- Comfortable conducting interviews or sourcing stories in a professional and engaging manner.
- A team player mindset with a positive attitude and good judgment to handle confidential information discreetly.
- Basic graphic design and video editing skills preferred.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Success in this role will be measured by the volume and quality of content captured, alignment with marketing campaigns, engagement metrics on social platforms, and ability to meet project timelines.
- Identify and procure relevant content (e.g., stories, videos, testimonials, photos, quotes, events, milestones) to support marketing campaigns, digital media, and promotional projects.
- Collaborate with internal departments and students to gather marketing assets and identify content opportunities.
- Conduct interviews or gather written content from stakeholders to support storytelling initiatives.
- Maintain a well-organized system for tracking, storing, and repurposing content assets.
- Coordinate approvals, rights, and usage permissions for submitted content.
- Provide input on content strategy based on audience trends, engagement metrics, and institutional priorities.
- Support the execution of content-driven projects across platforms, working closely with creative and digital teams.
- Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, messaging guidelines, and student handbook.
- Engage with the campus community including students, faculty, and staff to identify and capture stories, quotes, and moments that align with the university’s brand and values.
- Attend campus events, activities, and student gatherings to proactively capture behind-the-scenes content (e.g., photos, videos, testimonials) for use on social media and other marketing platforms.
- Build strong relationships with student leaders, clubs, and event organizers to stay informed about upcoming events and opportunities for content collection.
- Serve as a visible and approachable representative of the marketing team on campus, encouraging organic participation from students in content-sharing initiatives.
- Curate a consistent pipeline of authentic, student-centered content that highlights campus life, academic experiences, community engagement, and faith integration (if applicable).
- Collaborate with the Senior Digital Engagement Specialist to align collected content with content calendars, campaign themes, and messaging priorities.
- Coordinate and conduct mini-interviews with students or attendees at events to gather quotes, stories, and testimonials for social posts or future marketing use.
- Ensure all content is brand-aligned, mission-driven, and student-centered, reflecting the tone, voice, and visual identity of the university.
- Organize and maintain a content archive, tagging assets by theme, event, date, and relevance for future use across marketing channels.
- Secure appropriate permissions and media releases, ensuring content collected can be used in accordance with university guidelines and privacy policies.
- Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines and adapting quickly to shifting needs and real-time opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.
What we offer our employees:
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings.
Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will start at $23.00 - $25.00 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Spiritual Requirements
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
- Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
- Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
- Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU’s Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.