Job Summary:
This position will be responsible for implementing a cohesive internal and external communication strategy in the Department of Communication Arts. Internal communications will be aimed at building and sustaining a diverse and welcoming community of faculty, staff, and students while creating webpages and other means to better communicate department opportunities, resources, and procedures. External communications include: web content, video creation, photography, and promotional materials that increase course enrollment and interest in our program; writing news items, press releases, and other material to increase our profile on campus and globally; curating both print newsletters and social media accounts to build ongoing community and engagement with alumni, donors, and research partners; support for development and fundraising efforts that increase resources for the department; coordination across all these efforts to produce consistently effective and inclusive communications.
Responsibilities: Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
- 10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
- 25% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
- 5% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
- 30% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
- 10% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
- 15% Plan, design, and update web, photo, and video content in consultation with external developers and departmental IT staff.
- 5% Other duties as assigned
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Degree or specialization in communications or marketing preferred.
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience
– Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
– Strong knowledge of media and public relations principles
– Ability to write exciting, dynamic, and error-free copy
– Success creating and maintaining web content, including WordPress websites
– Cultivating and engaging strong social media followings
– Producing and editing effective video and photo content
– Ability to foster excellent working relationships (internally and externally)
– Ability to work independently and take initiative to solve problems
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf
How to Apply:
Please click on the “Apply Now” button to start the application process.
For questions on the position, contact: Lynn Malone 608-262-2544 lynn.malone@wisc.edu
To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without advance notice.
If selected to interview, a writing example will be requested, along with links to any relevant webpages, images, videos, social media content, and/or promotional materials created.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.
Contact:
Lynn Malone
lynn.malone@wisc.edu
608-262-2544
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/COMMUN ARTS/COMM ART
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
280586-AS