Internal Communications Editor

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

22h • $75,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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%)

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees