Communications Specialist

Madison, WI (On-site)

$50K/yr – $71K/yrMid LevelPart time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive communications programs across campaigns, coordinating planning, content creation, and stakeholder engagement while measuring impact and partnering with leadership.

  • Content planning, creation, and publication aligned with campaigns
  • Stakeholder coordination, event support, and outreach
  • Campaign monitoring and collaboration with leadership and foundation partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Provide planning, communications, and logistical support for departmental and clinic events, including community outreach events, student and alumni activities, and other special programs.
  • Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
  • Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
  • Collaborate with departmental leadership and the UW Foundation to develop and implement communication strategies that support advancement priorities, fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and alumni engagement initiatives.
  • Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Requirements

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills, and ability to balance multiple projects at one time.
  • Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team environment, including strong interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with website content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
  • Proficiency with social media tools and communications strategy.
  • Experience in communications, marketing, and web design.
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Communications or Marketing, preferred

Preferred

  • Experience developing, applying, or enforcing digital accessibility standards.

Benefits

  • Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
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Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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$50K/yr – $71K/yr

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Communications Specialist

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