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Posting Details Position Title: Production Manager
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Location: Hybrid/in-office work
Position Type: Admin Professional / Research Professional
Classification Title: Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours per Week: 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
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Desired Start Date: 01/05/2026
Position End Date (if temporary): To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/17/2025.
Description of Work Unit Through innovative academic, research, and outreach programs, CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences is ensuring that people don’t just survive, but thrive, implementing evidence‑based programs where students learn to directly improve the health, education, and well‑being of people, their environments, and communities.
Position Summary A vital member of the College of Health and Human Sciences communications and marketing team, the Production Manager is a skilled communicator and project manager with a passion for omnichannel communications and collaborative storytelling. The Production Manager will oversee the team’s project and task tracking system, conduct project intake and assignment, manage project schedules and communication about project progress, and communicate with key collaborators to ensure on‑time, on‑brand delivery. The successful candidate will have excellent project management, collaboration, writing, and editing skills. This position reports to the Director of Communications.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, English, journalism, or related field.
Minimum of two years professional experience.
Demonstrated project management experience with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, culminating in on‑time delivery and meeting or exceeding scope expectations.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience in communications field developing and implementing strategic communication efforts.
Experience in higher education.
Strong written communication skills with some science‑writing experience.
Strong editing skills and understanding of AP writing style and brand standards.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently or with teams to brainstorm, create, and implement multiple creative projects simultaneously.
Experience with websites and content management systems such as WordPress.
Demonstrated client relations, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Essential Duties Strategic Communications Project Coordination (50%)
Serve as member of the communications team responsible for college and academic unit communications.
Act as primary point of contact for academic unit faculty and staff regarding communications projects.
Act as primary project manager, delegating projects to team members.
Manage project schedules and expectations with requesters and team members.
Attend key college and unit meetings and events and collaborate effectively with the team.
Support consistent written and visual messaging from all departments.
Advance CSU’s Land‑Grant mission through authentic communication materials.
Content Creation and Distribution (40%)
Collaborate with college communicators and academic unit faculty, staff, and students to create and distribute compelling multimedia stories.
Research and develop news stories and feature articles for inclusion in the College’s publications.
Develop college communication messaging and materials appropriate for target audiences.
Audience Engagement and Analytics (10%)
Evaluate CHHS communications, branding, and marketing efforts.
Measure effectiveness of communications including email clicks, web analytics, and social media engagement.
Follow industry best practices and CSU trends to engage primary audiences via appropriate platforms.
Application Details To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references directly to this posting. Emailed applications will not be accepted. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to the listed search contact. Applicants may redact identifying information from materials.
Conditions of Employment Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Valid Driver’s License
Contact: Kristen Sutter, kristen.sutter@colostate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested Minimum Requested: 3
Maximum Requested: 3
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Higher Education
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Production Manager
role at
Colorado State University .
Posting Details Position Title: Production Manager
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Work Location: Hybrid/in-office work
Position Type: Admin Professional / Research Professional
Classification Title: Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Hours per Week: 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
Employee Benefits
Review our detailed benefits information here.
Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
Use our compensation calculator to view total benefits value.
Find out why Fort Collins is ranked as a top city to live in.
Desired Start Date: 01/05/2026
Position End Date (if temporary): To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/17/2025.
Description of Work Unit Through innovative academic, research, and outreach programs, CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences is ensuring that people don’t just survive, but thrive, implementing evidence‑based programs where students learn to directly improve the health, education, and well‑being of people, their environments, and communities.
Position Summary A vital member of the College of Health and Human Sciences communications and marketing team, the Production Manager is a skilled communicator and project manager with a passion for omnichannel communications and collaborative storytelling. The Production Manager will oversee the team’s project and task tracking system, conduct project intake and assignment, manage project schedules and communication about project progress, and communicate with key collaborators to ensure on‑time, on‑brand delivery. The successful candidate will have excellent project management, collaboration, writing, and editing skills. This position reports to the Director of Communications.
Required Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, English, journalism, or related field.
Minimum of two years professional experience.
Demonstrated project management experience with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, culminating in on‑time delivery and meeting or exceeding scope expectations.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience in communications field developing and implementing strategic communication efforts.
Experience in higher education.
Strong written communication skills with some science‑writing experience.
Strong editing skills and understanding of AP writing style and brand standards.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently or with teams to brainstorm, create, and implement multiple creative projects simultaneously.
Experience with websites and content management systems such as WordPress.
Demonstrated client relations, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Essential Duties Strategic Communications Project Coordination (50%)
Serve as member of the communications team responsible for college and academic unit communications.
Act as primary point of contact for academic unit faculty and staff regarding communications projects.
Act as primary project manager, delegating projects to team members.
Manage project schedules and expectations with requesters and team members.
Attend key college and unit meetings and events and collaborate effectively with the team.
Support consistent written and visual messaging from all departments.
Advance CSU’s Land‑Grant mission through authentic communication materials.
Content Creation and Distribution (40%)
Collaborate with college communicators and academic unit faculty, staff, and students to create and distribute compelling multimedia stories.
Research and develop news stories and feature articles for inclusion in the College’s publications.
Develop college communication messaging and materials appropriate for target audiences.
Audience Engagement and Analytics (10%)
Evaluate CHHS communications, branding, and marketing efforts.
Measure effectiveness of communications including email clicks, web analytics, and social media engagement.
Follow industry best practices and CSU trends to engage primary audiences via appropriate platforms.
Application Details To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references directly to this posting. Emailed applications will not be accepted. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you need assistance or accommodations, please reach out to the listed search contact. Applicants may redact identifying information from materials.
Conditions of Employment Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Valid Driver’s License
Contact: Kristen Sutter, kristen.sutter@colostate.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested Minimum Requested: 3
Maximum Requested: 3
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Temporary
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Higher Education
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