Public Relations Manager Job at University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in Milwaukee

Position Information

Official Job Title: Public Relations Manager

Position Number: 02129884

Division: Marketing, Communications, & University Relations

Department: B914600 MARKETING & COMM

Position Type: Non-Teaching Academic Staff

Appointment Type: Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching

Pay Basis: Annual

Salary Grade: 24

FLSA Status: Exempt

Percent: 100

Posting Type: Staff

UWM Description: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background.

Job Summary: The Public Relations Manager initiates, develops, and manages the public relations strategy for the university, including creating communications plans, drafting and editing news releases, feature stories, web content, and crisis communications. This position works closely with the Director of Strategic Communications and campus leaders to prioritize and distribute information and shape messaging for different audiences including students, faculty, staff, media, and the public. The Public Relations Manager will need to be both a strong storyteller and a straightforward communicator of administrative information. Coordination of community relations activities and campaigns are also part of this role to enhance brand awareness through outreach and communications. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional written communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and be a self-starter able to work independently and as part of a larger team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or similar field.
• Progressively responsible experience in an external communications role, including planning and execution in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strategic thinker who can translate goals and complex concepts for multiple stakeholders through various communications channels.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills including knowledge of AP Style.
• Media relations and interview preparation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt and maintain positivity in a rapidly changing environment.
• Crisis communication experience.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to build and maintain relationships with key individuals across campus and with partner organizations.
• Evidence of strong news judgment and ability to develop story ideas.
• Experience working with WordPress or a similar content management system to update websites.

Target Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Application Instructions: Completed application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications and a professional resume. Finalist candidates being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Application Deadline: 03/10/2025

Position Contact Name: Zoe Carballido

Contact Phone: 414-251-9294

Contact Email: uwm-jobs@uwm.edu

Legal Notices:

AA/EO Statement: UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations: UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials: UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.

CBC and Reference Check Policy: Employment will require a criminal background check.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act): For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume