Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Downtown Denver Partnership•Denver, CO

1d•$62,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Marketing Communications Coordinator is responsible for shaping and amplifying the voice of Downtown Denver and the Downtown Denver Partnership across all communications channels. This role will craft compelling content that tells the story of downtown across topics like public policy, urban planning, transportation, and economic development. The position will work on the Marketing and Communications team to optimize digital platforms, support paid media campaigns, and lead outreach and communication efforts with ground floor businesses, Partnership members, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in communications, advertising, PR, marketing, social media, and event production.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on copy writing and proofreading.
Creative mindset with an aptitude for storytelling and bias towards action.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects, campaigns, and deliverables at one time.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Canva.
Team player that displays a positive attitude. Able to function well in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
Experience with graphic design and video editing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop content that positively influences the perception of Downtown Denver and the Partnership; positioning our channels (social media, newsletters, & website) as the go-to voice for all things Downtown.
Develop compelling press releases and media advisories highlighting the projects, initiatives, data and people shaping downtown.
Pitch media partners proactively and provide support on inbound media inquiries.
Draft talking points, scripts, editorials and blog posts that clearly articulate the Partnership’s work, spanning topics like public policy and legislation, transportation and mobility, public events, urban planning, parks and public spaces, and economic development.
Work in collaboration with Creative Marketing Coordinator to stay current on social media trends, algorithm updates, and platform changes. Bring forward timely and creative recommendations for platform optimization.
Assist Marketing Operations Manager with website management ensuring content is current and accurately reflects our initiatives.
Write website copy with SEO best practices in mind to improve search visibility for Partnership managed websites.
Own ground floor business outreach network to help the Partnership engage and communicate with ground floor business on 16th Street.
Lead members and business communication efforts. Support Creative Marketing Coordinator with Business Consumer messaging as needed.
Maintain a working knowledge of Meta Ads and Google Ads to support paid campaign monitoring and reporting as needed.
Help keep marketing records, materials, and systems up to date — including collateral, email contact databases, and project files.
Support the broader team with day-to-day coordination and administrative tasks that keep campaigns running smoothly.