Communications Specialist

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Generate student awareness and interest in The Cybersecurity Center through a wide range of outreach and communication activities including social media, email, and print communication, presentations, and online events. QA all communications materials to ensure that all communications are aligned with our brand, messaging, and tone of voice. Identify outreach opportunities by maintaining active communication with other departments at the university. Research, collect, and analyze data to help support strategies for the best outreach and communications practices. Collaborate with other departments and cross-analyze data for outreach outcome statistics. Maintain and update a list of media contacts and foster relationships with key journalists in the Cybersecurity field both locally and nationally. Organize and enable coverage of activities and events and provide media representatives with relevant information.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a wide audience
Superb organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize duties
Ability to research industry market news and audience trend data using multiple sources

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a cybersecurity training or educational environment
Two (2) years of experience in a leadership role in Communications, Project Management, or a related department
Experience in leading projects with limited deadlines

Responsibilities

Generate student awareness and interest in The Cybersecurity Center through a wide range of outreach and communication activities including social media, email, and print communication, presentations, and online events.
QA all communications materials to ensure that all communications are aligned with our brand, messaging, and tone of voice.
Identify outreach opportunities by maintaining active communication with other departments at the university.
Research, collect, and analyze data to help support strategies for the best outreach and communications practices.
Collaborate with other departments and cross-analyze data for outreach outcome statistics.
Maintain and update a list of media contacts and foster relationships with key journalists in the Cybersecurity field both locally and nationally.
Organize and enable coverage of activities and events and provide media representatives with relevant information.