Communications Director

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Division of the Arts seeks a Communications Director to increase engagement in the arts by internal and external audiences, catalyze the arts to advance campus goals and priorities, and build a national profile for the arts at UW-Madison. The Communications Director leads the Integrated Marketing and Communications team (IMC), directing and empowering a group of 2-4 professional communications staff towards a shared goal, overseeing the budget, and ensuring a cohesive voice and brand identity for all Division communications. The Communications Director develops and implements a strategic communications plan for the Division and also participates in creation of content related to their area(s) of specialization. The Communications Director reports to the Director of the Division of the Arts and serves on the leadership team, working closely on the development and implementation of a strategic vision. This position also works closely with colleagues in the campus Office of Strategic Communication on setting and attaining key arts communication goals and aligning with campus branding and communications. The Division of the Arts is an administrative unit reporting to the Provost\'s Office. Led by a faculty director, the Division of the Arts advocates for, connects, and elevates the arts at UW-Madison. We support and promote the missions of the academic arts departments and affiliated partners, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, deepen the student experience, build community engagement, and advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access across the arts. Learn more about working for the Division of the Arts and UW-Madison at https://artsdivision.wisc.edu/opportunities/employment/ Responsibilities: Directs communications strategic planning, and execution. Provides approval and guidance for communications including staffing and budgetary planning in support of communication goals. 30% Develops, implements, and monitors strategic communication initiatives for designated audiences and internal stakeholders to maximize engagement and strengthen collaboration efforts 20% Identifies, establishes, and directs media relationships and... For full info follow application link. 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. 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/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/41024581ABE64851