Hybrid Communications Manager: Newsroom & Media Relations

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Wisconsin retirement

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day newsroom and media relations efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to tell the university story accurately and timely. The role requires excellent writing and editing, strong news judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure.

It includes hybrid work options after training and ongoing collaboration with a wide network of university and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
• Experience in journalism, media relations, public information, or deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent reporting, interviewing, writing and editing skills.
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify compelling stories.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day operational unit plans aligned with strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Develops and delivers communication materials across mediums to designated audiences.
• Plans, writes, and edits content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supports crisis or issues communications and coordination with partners.

Skills

Writing & editing

News judgment

Media relations

Public information

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Communications Manager to lead day-to-day newsroom and media relations efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to tell the university story accurately and timely. The role requires excellent writing and editing, strong news judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure.

It includes hybrid work options after training and ongoing collaboration with a wide network of university and community