Communications Specialist

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin Law School's External Affairs (EA) team seeks a communications specialist to handle essential writing, editing, proofreading and publishing tasks. Primary focus areas include social media, newsletters, web posting and news stories/features. This person will also help fulfill other needs for creative and engaging print and digital content and overall provide support across EA, a collaborative, energetic team in charge of communications, events, Continuing Legal Education and alumni affairs. As a leader and innovator in legal education, UW Law boasts an abundance of stories to tell in multiple formats about our students, faculty, staff and alumni.
This position will report to the Associate Director of Communications and receive guidance from the Communications Manager.

Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.

• 10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• 10% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• 10% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• 50% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• 20% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be creative, productive and energetic. Strong written and verbal skills required.
Experience with social media writing, campaigns, software and analytics required.
Experience with newsletter campaigns and software strongly preferred.
Experience with web publishing preferred.
Experience with video creation and editing preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some remote work flexibility may be possible after training and an evaluation period.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, along with 3 writing samples and a resume through the Jobs at UW website (www.jobs.wisc.edu ) Job #295745 by the consideration date. The 3 writing samples should be attached as a part of the cover letter, or active links to a portfolio or work online. Samples could include a professional social media post or campaign, a professional newsletter and/or a brief news story.

Contact:

Justin Boehm
[email protected]
608-890-4466
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Communications Specialist(CM004)

Department(s):

A45-LAW SCHOOL/LAW-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

295745-AS

 
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