Content Coordinator, Multimedia

Pikes Peak State College • Colorado Springs, CO

46d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Accrued Annual and Sick Leave.
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations