Communications Associate

Nashville Public Radio; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and company holidays

Hands‑on coaching

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio in Waukesha, WI is hiring an Entry Level Communication Associate to support live campaigns and event communications from our on-site location. You will help prepare messages, materials and schedules before campaigns and assist during delivery while organizing feedback for next steps.

This role suits someone who communicates clearly, notices details, and wants practical experience. A communications degree can be useful, but transferable experience from customer service,

Qualifications

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Help create presentations, event information, invitations and follow-up communications.
• Keep campaign calendars, contact lists and communication trackers accurate.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and event partners to ensure timely information.
• Support event setup, guest communication and on-site brand representation when required.
• Collect customer feedback and summarize themes for the team.
• Review materials for tone, accuracy and consistency before sharing.

Skills

Clear written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Customer-service mindset

Education

Communications degree (useful)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

CRM

Social media experience

Job description

Entry Level Communication Associate

Waukesha, WI | Full-time | On-site | $48,000-$56,000

Start your communications career with work people can actually see.

We are hiring an Entry Level Communication Associate to support live campaigns, event communications and customer-facing projects from our Waukesha location. You will help prepare messages, materials and schedules before each campaign, work alongside the team during delivery and organize the feedback that shapes what happens next.

This opportunity suits someone who communicates naturally, notices the details and wants practical experience rather than a role spent observing from the sidelines. A communications degree can be useful, but we are equally interested in transferable experience from customer service, hospitality, retail, volunteering, student organizations or community events.

Where you will make an impact

• Help create presentations, event information, customer messages, invitations and follow-up communications.


• Keep campaign calendars, contact lists, approval notes and communication trackers accurate.


• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers and event partners so everyone has the correct information on time.


• Support event setup, guest communication and on-site brand representation when required.


• Collect customer feedback and participation data, then summarize useful themes for the wider team.


• Review materials for tone, accuracy and consistency before they are shared.

What you will learn here

You will receive structured guidance across campaign communication, event coordination, brand messaging and CRM administration. Early assignments will be clearly defined; as your confidence develops, you will own smaller communications projects and coordinate them from briefing through follow-up.

A strong starting point

• Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to ask questions when something is unclear.


• Good organization and the ability to keep several small deadlines moving at once.


• A positive, professional approach when working with customers, colleagues and external partners.


• Comfort using Microsoft Office; Canva, CRM or social media experience is helpful but not essential.


• A genuine willingness to take feedback, improve quickly and contribute to a busy team.

What you can expect

• $48,000-$56,000 annual salary, based on relevant experience.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and tuition assistance.


• Paid time off and company holidays.


• Hands‑on coaching with regular development reviews.


• A practical route toward Communications Coordinator, Campaign Coordinator or Account Support responsibilities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make employment decisions using role-related skills, experience and potential.