Health Communications Strategist

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

31d•$60,000

About The Position

University Health Services (UHS) is seeking a motivated Health Communication Strategist to join our Marketing & Health Communications team. The Health Communication Strategist works collaboratively with health providers, public health professionals, and communications colleagues to develop evidence-based health communication and marketing campaigns. This individual will plan, organize, and prioritize campaigns focused on health issues that impact college students in alignment with UHS and Student Affairs strategic objectives. If you are passionate about supporting student health and wellbeing and enjoy creative problem solving around effective messaging on high-impact issues, this may be the position for you. UHS is UW–Madison’s student health center, dedicated to promoting, protecting, and improving student health and wellbeing. UHS is a part of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum of two years’ experience in writing, social media, communications, or producing content for promotional and informational purposes.
Minimum of two years’ experience in project management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communication, public health, marketing, health education, or related field.
Master’s degree in communication, public health, or related field.
Experience in public health, clinical care, and/or health promotion.
Knowledge of emerging health topics and trends.
Ability to work with clinicians and public health professionals.

Responsibilities

Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
Supports other communication priorities as needed, including media relations, internal communications, and crisis response
Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans