Communications Manager

Madison, WI (On-site)

$73K/yr – $84K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Owns and shapes internal and external messaging, media relations, and program execution while supervising a student writer and delivering executive remarks and materials.

Proposes and implements new or revised unit policies
Oversees media relations and crisis communication
Supervises a student writer and coordinates tasks

Job Description

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
Supervises a student writer: this includes hiring, promotions, managing performance, assigning tasks, and approving their hours.
Prepares executive remarks, messages, and presentations
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
Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders
Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets

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
Ability to prioritize tasks and perform effectively under tight deadlines.
High attention to detail: Superior editing skills with a sharp eye for accuracy, tone, and brand consistency.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience

Preferred

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
Familiarity with current public institution issues, trends, and governance in higher education
A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience that includes executive messaging, media/public relations, strategic storytelling, and communications planning.

Benefits

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.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been recognized as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW–Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities. Spanning 936 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota, the campus is located in the city of Madison.

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

wisc.edu