<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>We are seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will develop and draft communication content, support the implementation of communications strategies, and support the communication goals of large-scale research efforts. This role involves working with both traditional and digital media, using various digital communication tools, and managing multiple projects. The Communications Specialist will support the communications of the Office of Research Innovation, including the Grainger Institute for Engineering, the Office of Corporate Relations, and the Technology Entrepreneurship Office.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.</p> <ul> <li>15% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives </li><li>15% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects </li><li>20% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources </li><li>10% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns </li><li>20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans </li><li>10% Coordinates logistics and resources for outreach efforts and campaigns </li><li>10% Develops, plans, and executes portions of events, under general supervision, to advance public relation strategies and initiatives </li></ul> <p>Institutional Statement on Diversity:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Required</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree</p> <p>Communications, Marketing or relevant field preferred.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Required:</p> <ul> <li>At least 1 year of professional full-time experience performing communications or marketing activities </li><li>Experience working with traditional and digital media, and using digital communications tools </li><li>Demonstrated ability to create effective written communications </li><li>Demonstrated ability to learn new technology tools and platforms </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>3+ years of professional full-time experience performing communications or marketing activities </li><li>Experience in project management across multiple projects and clients </li><li>Demonstrated ability to use Adobe suite software applications for creating, editing, and publishing digital media and related projects </li></ul> <p>Work Type:</p> <p>Full Time: 100%</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The anticipated hybrid work schedule will be up to two days remote, with three days onsite after an initial training period.</p> <p>Appointment Type, Duration:</p> <p>Ongoing/Renewable</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)</p> <p>Depending on Qualifications</p> <p>Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>How to Apply:</p> <p>Applicants will be asked to upload a writing sample and a resume and cover letter outlining relevant qualifications and experience as it pertains to the required and preferred qualifications outlined in this job posting.</p> <p>Contact:</p> <p>Adrienne Nienow</p> <p>anienow@wisc.edu</p> <p>608-265-0504</p> <p>Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.</p> <p>Official Title:</p> <p>Communications Specialist(CM004)</p> <p>Department(s):</p> <p>A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN</p> <p>Employment Class:</p> <p>Academic Staff-Renewable</p> <p>Job Number:</p> <p>312342-AS</p> <p>The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.</p> <p>Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here</p> <p>If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/</p> <p>Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.</p> <p>The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).</p> <p>The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.</p>