Public Relations Manager
About The Position
The inaugural Public Relations Manager will coordinate public relations and communications by monitoring and addressing a range of complex issues of importance to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Your work will be based on strong stakeholder relationships and a keen ability to assess emerging policy, compliance, regulatory and related areas, and aid with crisis readiness and crisis/issue responses. Situated in the Office of Strategic Communications within the Dean’s office, you will be surrounded by a strong internal communications team and will work in close coordination with peers throughout the organization. The role is a perfect fit for someone with a public relations or communication background and interest in public affairs, or public affairs background with strong track record in PR and communication. This is a rare opportunity to advance the vision of healthy people and healthy communities by supporting academic medicine at one of America’s leading research institutions. Apply today! This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience with increasing responsibility in public relations, public affairs, journalism or related fields within an organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent professional judgment, integrity, and discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with higher education, media, state government, health care, health and biomedical research agencies (state and/or federal), tenets of public/media relations and/or crisis communications and Wisconsin Public Records laws.
- Professional certification such as Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from Public Relations Society of America or certificate in public relations from Public Affairs Council.
- Advanced degree or certification preferred.
- Focus in communication, public affairs, public relations, journalism, policy analysis or related is preferred but candidates with background in other relevant fields are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a subject matter expert and liaison to leadership regarding high profile communications associated with external audiences
- Implements and monitors public relations strategies and initiatives to increase the institutional engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders
- Develops and monitors the day-to-day operational work plans of unit staff to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives
- Oversees public relations efforts and campaigns and serves as institutional spokesperson when necessary
Benefits
- Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
