Strategic Internal Communications Lead

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Communications Manager to lead internal communications in the School of Medicine and Public Health. The role focuses on crafting campaigns, strengthening culture, and informing leadership priorities with data-driven insights.

The successful candidate will write, coordinate, and measure internal narratives, oversee the intranet and newsletters, and partner with executive leaders to advance the strategic plan while delivering clear, compelling messages.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in internal communication, organizational communication, corporate communication, or related work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience managing feedback, editing, and review processes
• Experience both planning and writing internal communications campaigns in higher education, health care, public entities, agencies, military, or comparable large and complex organizations
• Experience serving as trusted advisor to leadership to gather necessary information and shape internal messaging and campaigns
• Evidence of ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Responsibilities

• Partners with stakeholders in Dean’s Office administrative units to translate operational needs and change initiatives into effective communications that foster alignment, advance strategy and achieve goals
• Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets
• Coordinating internal communications messaging and campaign with campus and health system partners
• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
• Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives
• Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
• Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Internal communication

Organizational communication

Corporate communication

Strategic writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Email marketing tools

Campaign design tools

Accessibility tools

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks a Communications Manager to lead internal communications in the School of Medicine and Public Health. The role focuses on crafting campaigns, strengthening culture, and informing leadership priorities with data-driven insights.

The successful candidate will write, coordinate, and measure internal narratives, oversee the intranet and newsletters, and partner with executive leaders to advance the strategic plan while delivering clear, compelling messages.