Communication and Marketing Specialist-Wisconsin Reading Center

Madison, WI (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive sponsor communications and internal/external content for a medical reading center’s communications program.

  • Own sponsor-facing materials and editorial content aligned with campaigns.
  • Must-have: 3+ years in communications/marketing with professional writing experience.
  • Standout: Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing WordPress-based content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Website & Digital Presence- Lead content strategy, communication plan, and ongoing updates for the WRC website; ensure services, capabilities, metrics, and contact pathways are current and sponsor‑friendly. Create content for LinkedIn, social media platforms and websites.
  • Sponsor Content Development- Create and manage sponsor‑facing materials: capability decks, one‑pagers, proposal language, and FAQ. Draft success stories and publication spotlights. Help with design, web and printing materials for sponsors.
  • Email, Social and Conference Support- Build a compliant email/news update cadence for sponsors and collaborators (product updates, milestones, publications, conference highlights). Help coordinate in-services for staff quarterly.
  • Internal Communication- Create templates and how‑to guides (e.g., sponsor onboarding communications, service request intake, turnaround time expectations).
  • Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
  • Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
  • Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
  • Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
  • Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of work experience in communications, marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year professional writing experience.
  • Experience managing web content, preferably using WordPress or similar platform, with a focus on digital accessibility.
  • Demonstrated skill with photography and/or videography, including basic photo and video editing.
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Preferred

  • Experience in healthcare, academic research or working with clinical trials.
  • Experience supporting business development or sponsor communications in clinical research, biotech, med‑device, CRO, or academic medical settings.
  • Experience with Canva, adobe, PowerPoint, teams, and/or Smartsheet’s.
  • Familiarity with InDesign or other graphic design programs.

Benefits

  • generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
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