Communications Specialist

Job Summary: Wisconsin Public Radio's marketing department is committed to strategic storytelling and communications that engage audiences to increase awareness of, and revenue for, the station's award-winning content on-air, online and in communities across Wisconsin.
We reach current and future audiences through creative broadcast and digital promotions, earned, paid and social media and community events.
The Communications Specialist is a critical team member who supports WPR's statewide marketing and development strategies through writing, editing and project management.
We value diverse perspectives, audience-oriented thinking and data-driven decision making.
Regular writing and editing assignments include: media releases, on-air scripts and online promotional copy, annual station reports, advocacy materials, ad copy and creative brief development.
This position also plays an important role in community partnerships, events and promotions in Madison and the counties of south central Wisconsin.
Reports to the director of marketing and communications and collaborates with the marketing, development, and content departments at WPR among others.
As part of its commitment to reach and serve all Wisconsinites, WPR's marketing team believes it is critical to bring new and diverse viewpoints and perspectives into the team.
We are committed to equitable, unbiased hiring processes, flexible work environments, and ongoing, open conversations and reviews of diversity, equity and inclusion in our content and workplace.
Responsibilities: Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
5% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives 5% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects 5% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources 60% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns 15% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans 10% Foster and maintain relationships with community organizations in WPR?s south central region (and statewide as needed) to build brand awareness, engagement and audience through partnerships and collaboration.
Institutional Statement on Diversity: 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 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.
Education: Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Qualifications: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS -At least 3 years of full-time professional writing experience in marketing, communications, journalism and/or public relations.
-Ability to prioritize and work independently and in highly collaborative environments under pressure to meet deadlines.
-High level of organization, accuracy and attention to detail.
-Demonstrated professional or personal commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -Experience with community engagement, partnership development and public speaking.
-Experience with newsletter or social media content creation, tactics and data analysis.
-Experience with data collection, evaluation and audience research projects.
-Project management experience and/or training -Donor/member development experience Work Type: Full Time: 100% 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.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $52,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications We expect to pay in the mid to high $50s with actual pay dependent upon qualifications and experience.
UW-Madison offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous vacation, sick leave, health insurance and retirement.
Additional Information: The person in this position will be required to comply with the Ethical Guidelines for All Staff of Wisconsin Public Radio and Television located here: https://pbswisconsin.
org/about/, in addition to the UW-Madison code of ethics.
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
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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.
#WPR How to Apply: To be considered for this position please submit a detailed cover letter outlining how your background and experience compares to the job duties and qualifications of this position and a resume.
Also, please include three writing samples of past professional marketing/communications or journalistic work where you were the primary author, one sample should be at least 250 words in length.
All writing samples will be evaluated for accuracy, clarity, style, and/or persuasiveness.
The three writing samples should be combined into a single PDF.
Finalists will be asked to provide three professional references.
Contact: Fred Schulze fred.
schulze@wisc.
edu 608-262-4722 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Communications Specialist(CM004) Department(s): A46-PUBLIC MEDIA/WPR Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable Job Number: 289774-AS The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
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.
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