Backpack Journalist

Connect for Health Colorado

. Research, identify, pitch, and develop original story ideas advancing Connect for Health Colorado’s mission and communications strategy .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,890 - $84,460 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multimedia storytelling, including video production, photography, and writing, while effectively communicating complex health insurance concepts. Proven ability to manage projects from concept to publication, ensuring adherence to journalistic standards and accessibility requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Multimedia StorytellingVideo ProductionProfessional Writing and EditingInterviewing SkillsAdobe Premiere Pro

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Hard Skills

Video EditingAudio RecordingPhotographyFact-CheckingScript WritingResearchField ReportingContent DevelopmentDigital CommunicationsStory Concept Development

Soft Skills

Strong News JudgmentVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Adobe AuditionFinal Cut ProDaVinci ResolveAdobe PhotoshopAdobe LightroomCanvaPortable Digital CamerasSmartphonesAudio RecordersLighting Equipment

Industry Keywords

JournalismMultimedia ProductionDigital MediaHealth InsurancePolicy CommunicationComplianceStakeholder EngagementAccessibility StandardsCommunity ReportingColorado Resident

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, identify, pitch, and develop original story ideas advancing Connect for Health Colorado’s mission and communications strategy
Manage multimedia assignments from concept through publication, including research, planning, interviewing, field reporting, writing, recording, editing, fact-checking, and distribution
Conduct interviews with customers, community members, Brokers, Assisters, health care professionals, leaders, policymakers, experts, and other stakeholders
Capture professional-quality video, photography, interviews, voiceovers, and natural sound using portable production equipment
Write and edit scripts, articles, profiles, captions, video descriptions, social media copy, and other editorial content
Edit video, photography, and audio using professional desktop or mobile software
Produce and publish content for the website, social media, email, presentations, partner networks, media outreach, and internal communications
Repurpose long-form stories into short-form videos, social clips, photographs, written profiles, audio segments, and reusable content assets
Translate health insurance concepts, policy developments, enrollment information, and organizational initiatives into clear, accurate stories
Follow journalistic and organizational standards for accuracy, fairness, transparency, attribution, corrections, privacy, consent, and conflicts of interest
Secure releases, permissions, and consent before recording or publishing
Coordinate with Legal, Policy, Compliance, Communications, and other teams on sensitive, regulated, confidential, or changing information
Apply accessibility standards, including captions, transcripts, alternative text, readable graphics, and plain language
Travel throughout Colorado to document customer and community experiences, partner initiatives, enrollment activities, public events, and issues affecting health coverage
Report to the Senior Manager, Marketing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Colorado resident
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, digital media, film, broadcasting, multimedia production, or a related field; equivalent professional experience and a strong multimedia portfolio may be considered
Online reel or resume tape demonstrating work samples
Five or more years of professional experience in journalism, multimedia storytelling, documentary production, digital communications, video production, or a related field
Experience independently producing stories from initial concept through final publication
Professional portfolio demonstrating reporting, interviewing, writing, videography, photography, audio recording, and editing capabilities
Strong news judgment
Excellent writing, editing, interviewing, fact-checking, and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate complex policy, regulatory, technical, or health insurance information clearly and accessibly
Proficiency operating portable digital cameras, smartphones, lenses, tripods, stabilizers, external microphones, audio recorders, headphones, and compact lighting equipment
Experience with professional video and audio editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve
Experience with photography and graphic-production tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, or Canva
Ability to capture usable video, audio, and photography under varied field conditions
Ability to manage multiple assignments, schedules, logistics, travel arrangements, equipment needs, deadlines, and stakeholder reviews simultaneously
Ability to travel throughout Colorado to field assignments, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work some non-traditional hours, weekends, and evening events

Benefits

Comp & perks

403(b) plan
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible work schedule
Remote work arrangement