Communications Specialist for
U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES - Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774![U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The responsibility of this position will be to tell the story of the Department of Communication Arts across the numerous communication platforms through which we engage our students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and partners throughout the university. To communicate to these groups and deepen their investment in our program, our communication specialist will need to possess the skills to craft effective news stories, produce compelling social media content, generate fundraising appeals, and promote department efforts. Those abilities must also be matched by a curiosity and eagerness to understand the department and articulate the unique characteristics that provide value to all these different groups.To be successful, our communication specialist must also be very detail-oriented, excited to be a part of a community that values diversity and inclusion, extremely receptive to feedback from numerous collaborators, responsive to both short and long-term deadlines, and invested in the success and growth of the Communication Arts department. In addition to strong writing skills, an aptitude for visual design will be necessary to produce compelling, high-quality images and videos. The position will hold primary responsibility for the department's public-facing website and social media channels as well as alumni newsletters and other outreach materials.Our communication specialist will also work closely with the department chair and other key personnel to support projects related to department strategic priorities, including but not limited to student recruitment, course promotion, events, fundraising campaigns, and community building. In addition to external communications, this role will also involve the creation of knowledge bases, databases, and web forms aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of internal communication. The communication specialist should expect to participate in discussions about advancing the department's long-term goals and will be expected to help deliver measurable progress through their communication contributions.Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the...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:
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