Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

Denver, CO

Rocky Mountain Public Media is looking for a self-starting Communications Coordinator to join our Audience Development Team. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Chief Audience Development Officer and contributes guidance to RMPM's communications strategy; handling everything from building out media lists and drafting press releases/media alerts to corporate communications articulating RMPM's impact on communities throughout Colorado. The person in this role has a pulse on the media industry and knows how to get placements in publications that help to generate new and emerging audiences.

A successful Communications Coordinator will grow relationships with media outlets, develop and implement communications campaigns, collaborate with key stakeholders on messaging and demonstrate an ability to share RMPM's brand story with audiences who are unfamiliar with our brands; RMPBS, KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Communication Expectations:

• Leads all public media relations and efforts for Rocky Mountain Public Media and its sub-brands, RMPBS, KUVO JAZZ and THE DROP
• Develops and implements communications campaigns.
• Maintains RMPM's communications plans to support organizational programs and reputation management
• Creates media distribution lists, maintains contacts, and monitors media coverage

Product Curation:

• Develops impact messaging go out in quarterly and annual reports
• Manages and cultivates ongoing communications and relationships with media organizations.
• Writes copy for press releases, media alerts and public facing corporate communication materials

Multifunctional Team Collaboration:

• Collaborates with the Marketing Manager and Brand/Image Director to understand RMPM's key messages and deliverables focusing on audience development.
• Records and updates station impacts in a station-wide impact tracker

Data/Analytics:

• Tracks, analyzes and communicates RMPM's community impacts with stakeholders

Other:

• Actively participates in RMPM's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training program. Using key standards and teachings of DEI training in day-to-day work.
• Other tasks as assigned and/or required

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with 2+ years of experience copywriting and communicating in fundraising and multimedia and business digital marketing.
• Ability to take initiative to learn the best tactics and tools the organization might leverage to meet our strategic goals.
• Excellent computer skills with standard Microsoft Office systems/software as well as Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage successful communication campaigns with solid understanding of web metrics and digital analytics with the ability to generate, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Additional Qualifications of Position

• Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and productively with persons at all levels.
• Must possess exceptional time management, decision making and organizational skills.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work within established budgets.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Persons interested in this position must apply at www.rmpbs.org/jobs. Please submit the following items:

• A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
• A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.

Position will be posted at www.rmpbs.org/jobs until filled. No phone calls please. KRMA-TV/KTSC-TV/KRMJ-TV/KRMU-TV/KRMZ-TV and KUVO-FM/KVJZ-FM are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. as non-commercial public television and radio.

Work Environment

This position works primarily in office, studio, editing, and/or field environments. This position must be able to work a flexible schedule with occasionally long hours including some evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel throughout the state and beyond, on occasion. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment up to 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO STATEMENT

Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.