Manager, Communications & Marketing

M-F 8:15 - 4:30

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

The Manager of Marketing and Communications at EngageKY is the driving force behind strategically elevating the organization's reputation through powerful storytelling that resonates with stakeholders in the Commonwealth and beyond. This crucial position entails creating and sharing captivating stories that highlight the achievements of partner institutions (students, faculty, and staff), AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps host sites. By doing so, we reinforce our role as a frontrunner in promoting civic engagement and facilitating access to higher education and career opportunities, statewide, regionally, and nationally.

Working in close collaboration with the Executive Director and leadership team, this position serves as a strategist and spearheads the development of persuasive solicitation and stewardship messaging, ensuring a unified brand voice and consistent messaging across diverse communication channels, including social media and the EngageKY website. The Manager of MarCom provides leadership in managing external public and media relations, and serves as the primary communication liaison between the organization and its stakeholders, both internally and externally, to effectively convey our narrative.

Leading a team of professional and student staff, the Manager orchestrates the creation of captivating content while providing editorial guidance to maintain the highest standards of communication excellence. As an integral member of the leadership team, this position integrates communication strategies seamlessly into the organization's overarching operations and programs, thereby amplifying our impact and reach.

This role demands a proactive approach to enhancing the organization's visibility and fostering robust stakeholder engagement through dynamic online interactions. Additionally, the Manager of MarCom is the driving force behind crafting compelling materials that not only promote but also capture the essence of key events to ignite excitement, foster engagement, and increase awareness and support of our programs and activities.