Business Badgers past present and future rely on timely relevant and engaging communication to stay connected to all things Wisconsin School of Business (WSB). This role helps make that happen.
Part of WSBs Marketing & Strategic Communications team this position plans creates and distributes content across WSBs flagship social media channels. From stories and videos to livestreams and memes youll craft thumb-stopping content that informs excites and inspires our key audiences.
Youll also elevate the visibility of WSB faculty as the schools primary media relations contact. This includes developing press releases and story pitches managing media inquiries and producing newsletters and other communications that connect our thought leaders with opportunities to shape the global conversation.
Social Media Content Development
Plan write and design compelling content for social mediaincluding images videos photos and copythat showcases WSBs mission academic excellence and research impact.
Collaborate with designers event planners communicators and photographers to produce integrated multimedia storytelling.
Media Relations
Pitch stories and develop relationships with local and national reporters.
Match WSB faculty expertise with timely media opportunitiesfrom interviews and op-eds to features and presentations.
This is the ideal role for a creative strategic communicator looking for their next challenge. Join us to help shape the narrative reach and reputation of the Wisconsin School of Business.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule that includes both in-person and remote work.
Wisconsin School of Business Marketing and Strategic Communications
Compensation:
The minimum salary for the position is $66000. Actual starting salary will be based on experience and qualifications.
The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; and retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ( Qualifications: 3 years of marketing or communications experience in higher education nonprofits or the private sector including equivalent undergraduate or graduate-level internship or volunteer experience. Experience developing content to promote events programs or products. Experience developing content for a variety of channels including social media video web and print. Experience pitching stories and experts to local and national media Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work while managing multiple priorities with urgent deadlines. Experience with industry-standard communication design and project management tools and softwaresuch as Sprout Meltwater Adobe Express and Asana Bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing or a similar field Click the Apply button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents: Resume Cover Letter Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected. Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. Rima Okbazghi Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAYSERVICEfor further information. 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. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.Preferred Qualifications:
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