Internal Communications Editor

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

2d • $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
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with an emphasis or major in communications, or related field preferred.

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