Internal Communications Editor

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Job Summary:

Strategic Communication, the news and information hub for UW-Madison, is searching for an enterprising and detail-oriented internal communications editor to create and deliver timely and engaging information. The role will also help manage and edit content related to institutional news for a variety of audiences, including employees.
The role will primarily write and edit three weekly email newsletters, including the flagship Inside UW publication, as well as editing breaking news for news.wisc.edu. The individual will have the opportunity to play a key role in reshaping and refining employee communication for the campus community, as well as helping share institutional news.

Duties include:

• Collaborating with colleagues in Strategic Communication and units across campus to find and develop news and feature content that engages employees and supports the university's strategic messages.

• Managing Inside UW and The Weekly newsletters, editing and post other content as needed and serve as a backup editor to the Working at UW newsletter.

• Editing content for accuracy, AP Style, readability and impact across multiple platforms.

• Using analytics to measure, refine and improve communications efforts.

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with a large network of campus communicators.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives (10%)

• Creates and refines employee-focused internal communications strategies (5%)

• Maintains partnership with communicators at campus departments and schools, meeting regularly with them to coordinate content (5%)

• Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences (30%)

• Follows best practices in the creation and distribution of email newsletters, including planning, assembly, distribution and assessment (10%)

• Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders (30%)

• Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets (5%)

• Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures (5%)

Department:

Office of Strategic Communication

Compensation:

The minimum annual salary for this position is $75,000. Actual starting salary is negotiable based on experience and other qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Learn more here.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working in the area of internal communications, with an emphasis on editing university, corporate, media or organizational email newsletters and internal communications news products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating digital platforms, including WordPress, Google Groups, Google Analytics tools is also preferred.

Well qualified applicants will demonstrate:

• The ability to coordinate and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

• Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to create bright and engaging copy for various mediums and uses.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility and a sense of humor

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an emphasis or major in communications, or related field preferred.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and work sample. For your work sample, upload one PDF example of an email newsletter you edited, produced, and/or distributed.

Additional Information:

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Kory Breuer, HR Manager, kory.breuer@wisc.edu

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