Digital Communications Specialist

Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics communications team creates content for internal and external audiences about the department's people and programs that promote and enhance child health in Wisconsin and beyond. This growing team seeks a creative and productive communications professional to support websites, e-newsletters, and event promotion.

Under the direction of the communications associate director, the digital communications specialist works collaboratively with communications colleagues and department members to develop, write, edit, and publish content that informs, inspires, and educates internal and external audiences. A successful candidate will possess visual and written communication skills, be able to take a project from concept to production, and be well-organized with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. To learn more about the department's work and accomplishments, please visit: https://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/.
Responsibilities: Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.

• 10% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
• 15% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• 15% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
• 50% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• 10% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans

Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred focus in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field
Qualifications:
Required
- Professional communications experience
- Experience with website content development and management
- Experience with e-newsletter campaigns and programs
- Ability to write clear and engaging content appropriate to targeted audiences

Preferred
- Experience with WordPress
- Familiarity with user experience design and digital accessibility
- Experience in academic or science communications
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $55,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $55,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)
Additional Information:
The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. 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. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience, and 3-5 examples of your communications-related work in pdf format or links.
Contact:
Ashley Mueller
ashley.mueller@pediatrics.wisc.edu
608-265-3961
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/PEDIATRICS/PEDIATRICS
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
303417-AS