Strategic Academic Communications Manager — Hybrid

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison (WI)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a Communications Manager to lead a comprehensive communications strategy for Faculty & Staff Affairs. You will guide messaging to faculty, academic staff, and campus partners, translating complex information into accessible content while coordinating multi-channel communications programs.

The role demands strategic thinking, clear writing, and experience managing multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Professional experience planning, writing, editing, and delivering communications for organizational audiences.
Experience developing communication materials across multiple formats or channels (websites, newsletters, presentations, executive messages, announcements, reports, briefing materials, digital content, or print).
Experience managing communications projects with timelines, contributors, tracking deliverables, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders.
Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences.
Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and meet objectives.
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.