Social Media Specialist

$500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excel paid time off, sick time United States, Colorado, Aurora Aug 06, 2026 University Staff, The University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine is seeking a talented full-time Social Media Specialist. This position will independently create and manage content for the School of Medicine social media platforms, ensuring that content is compelling, accurate, relevant, current, and consistent with CU brand messaging., The Social Media Specialist will be a contributing member of the CU Anschutz School of Medicine communications team, supporting the goals of the Dean’s Office. This position will help to elevate and connect the communications between the school and its departments, divisions, and centers through our shared services structure., * Works with Social Media Program Lead and Communications Program Managers to develop social media strategy, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, and Bluesky to promote the mission and vision of the School of Medicine and its departments, divisions, and centers.

• Generates photos, videos, and infographics for social media.
• Supports the Social Media Program Lead in maintaining the social media editorial content calendar.
• Responds promptly to messages, comments, and inquiries.
• Monitors social media to manage mentions of the School of Medicine and engage in relevant online discussions.
• Builds and maintains relationships with faculty and staff within the CU Anschutz School of Medicine and shared services units.
• Collaborate with colleagues at CU Anschutz, UCHealth, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Veterans Affairs, and other partners as appropriate.
• Identify and implement best practices regarding communication practices, strategies, and tools.
• Attend campus communications meetings as needed., Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of two to three (2-3) days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

The position requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to stay on task, and the ability to work with varying levels of staff and faculty to gather information, write, and distribute content appropriately. The hybrid role requires excellent project management abilities in a fast-paced environment, with two to three (2-3) days a week expected in the office connecting with leaders, physicians, researchers, and staff., * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in marketing, communications, public or media relations, journalism, or other related fields.

• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Those selected for interviews will be asked to provide work samples of the following:
• 3-5 social media posts, considering a mix of infographics, videos, and website posts., * Communications experience in a university, academic medical center, and/or large hospital system environment.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Sprout, or other calendar/social media management tools.
• Experience with photography, videography, and video editing.
• Additional training/professional development in the following areas: social media strategy and implementation, search engine optimization, content management systems, and video editing.
• Experience with project management, prioritization, timelines, and ensuring on-time deliverables.

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional independent writing skills and experience developing clear, concise, and key message-focused communications.
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback on effective social media best practices.
• Excellent knowledge of editing and grammar, including AP style.
• Able to work with and manage multiple perspectives and actively listen to others to understand their perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to capture the voice of a brand/person and deliver it consistently.
• Strong data literacy, including KPIs, trends, dashboards, and reporting.
• Highly organized and dependable; able to multitask, work quickly, and effectively manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter who can work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA policies and procedures.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage., The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $46,116 to $61,795.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.