Senior Communications Consultant - Center for Cancer Discovery

Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Under the direction of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Cancer Center Director of Communications, the Senior Communications Consultant develops and executes internal and external communications strategies for the Cancer Center. The role leads integrated content and channel strategies that support Cancer Center goals and priorities while aligning with MCW brand guidelines, standards, and policies. It manages an editorial calendar and writes, edits, and produces communications in collaboration with the MCW Office of Communications (OOC). The consultant partners with the Director of Communications to develop a content strategy for distributing Cancer Center news and information. Storytelling focuses on cancer research and innovation, clinical research and trials, and the work of Cancer Center researchers, leaders, staff, and trainees. The role also partners with teams responsible for community outreach and engagement, research training and education, shared resources, research programs, Audaxity, and other initiatives. It works closely with OOC staff and the MCW philanthropy team to coordinate communications for internal and external audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Seven years of experience; appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer expertise with a variety of software programs, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, desktop publishing, Adobe Professional, and the MCW Content Management System (Titan), among others.
Demonstrated portfolio and experience developing print- and media-based communications for diverse audiences.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information and navigate politically challenging situations.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with attentiveness to detail.
Ability to work independently and efficiently, remain focused, meet deadlines, manage time effectively, and demonstrate reasonable flexibility and self-directed attention to detail.
Ability to analyze and articulate concepts and vision into working projects and policies or procedures.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in desktop publishing, graphic design, photography, and marketing.
Ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects, as occasionally required.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of content strategies aligned with the enterprise content strategy, Cancer Center priorities, programs, initiatives, and institutional goals.
Identify, write, and edit content promoting Cancer Center research discoveries, technologies, expertise, patient impact, community partnerships, philanthropic impact, and other accomplishments.
Translate complex cancer research into clear, engaging messages for researchers, faculty and staff, patients, donors, community members, partners, and other stakeholders.
Develop content for feature stories, website blogs, executive communications, newsletters, reports, presentations, fact sheets, videos, social media, and other digital and print materials.
Support, maintain, and enhance Cancer Center website content and electronic communications, including e-newsletters, digital publications, and other communications tools and platforms, in accordance with MCW guidelines and policies.
Coordinate Cancer Center content from diverse sources and ensure messages reflect MCW and partner priorities and style guidelines.
Work with Cancer Center and institutional leadership to develop approaches for communicating Cancer Center and project accomplishments, including summaries, fact sheets, special reports, and web content.
Ensure timely and appropriate responses to pressing inquiries about the Cancer Center and its accomplishments.
Support content development for Audaxity, including communications strategies, digital and web content, promotional materials, event communications, and storytelling to build awareness, engagement, and philanthropic support for cancer research.
Monitor and evaluate communications performance using platform metrics and analytics, and use results to strengthen editorial strategies, audience engagement, and communications reach and impact.
Work closely with OOC staff and the MCW philanthropy team to coordinate communications efforts across internal and external audiences.
Advise institutional partners on channel selection, assess channel advantages and disadvantages, and adapt channels to emerging needs.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental coverage.
Flexible spending options.
403B retirement package.
Vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Paid parental leave.
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Pet insurance.
On-campus fitness facility with onsite classes.
Discounted rates on select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, and Milwaukee recreation and entertainment.