Wisconsin
Communications Manager
University of Wisconsin Madison
No sponsorshipDetected 1 day ago
StatisticsHRHRISResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingPlain Language
About the role
- Authoring stories that illustrate the value of Student Affairs as part of the student experience.
- Managing media relations, including executive leader preparedness; responses to student, local, and national media; and preparing occasional news releases.
- Assisting with crisis and issues-related communications.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
- Manages media relations, including proactive outreach and response coordination, and supports crisis and issues-related communication
- Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives
- Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
- Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
Requirements
- Experience authoring executive-level messaging, scripts, and/or formal remarks
- Experience with public and/or media relations
- Experience with communication planning and execution
- Ability to humanize initiatives with compelling narratives
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Required Qualifications:
Nice to have
- Ability to exercise high discretion and sound judgment when interacting with executive and senior institutional leaders
- Demonstrated experience using plain language principles to translate complex or technical information for general audiences
- A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience that includes executive messaging, media/public relations, strategic storytelling, and communi cations planning.
- A current resume.
- Please note that there is only one attachment field.
- Application reviewers will evaluate the materials you submit (your resume and cover letter) to identify qualified applicants who will advance in the recruitment process.
- Please ensure that your application is complete and submitted by the deadline ("apply by "date at the top of the posting) to be considered for this position.
- University sponsorship is not available for this position, which includes transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.
Skills
- Superior editing skills with a sharp eye for accuracy, tone, and brand consistency.
Compensation
- The starting salary range for this position is $72,500 up to $84,000 for highly experienced candidates.
- Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Company info
- We are seeking someone who is thoughtful and purposeful when preparing remarks, statements, or communication plans, while able to pivot quickly when emerging needs arise.
- We are dedicated to ensuring every student thrives in a complex world and seek candidates who are student-centered, practice inclusivity and collaboration, strive for excellence, and believe in the transformative possibilities of learning.
- Discover more about who we are at http://studentaffairs.wisc.edu.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- University sponsorship is not available for this position, which includes transfers of sponsorship and TN visas.
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