Strategic Marketing & Communications Director

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation time

Insurance and retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence seeks a seasoned Marketing and Communications Director to lead the college’s communications strategy and build its reputation. You will partner with college leadership to elevate visibility, engage diverse audiences, and shape CAI’s identity in computing, data, information, and AI.

The role involves managing the communications team, setting priorities, and driving proactive, collaborative operations that highlight

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or PR.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Ability to explain complex research to diverse audiences.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to advise senior leaders on strategy.

Responsibilities

• Audit and direct day-to-day plans aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Develop and monitor strategic comms for designated audiences.
• Supervise a team of at least 2.0 FTE and manage performance.
• Build and manage media relationships with internal and external sources.
• Propose and implement new or revived operational policies.

Skills

7+ years experience

Strategic marketing

Complex topics

People leadership

Excellent writing

Leadership advisory

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison’s College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence seeks a seasoned Marketing and Communications Director to lead the college’s communications strategy and build its reputation. You will partner with college leadership to elevate visibility, engage diverse audiences, and shape CAI’s identity in computing, data, information, and AI.

The role involves managing the communications team, setting priorities, and driving proactive, collaborative operations that highlight