Communications Specialist

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Academic Staff

Regular

Communications Specialist

This position is responsible for independently planning, coordinating, and implementing various communications, outreach, and event strategies designed to support the department's strategic priorities; while working closely with other college, department level, and UW Foundation communication professionals. The communications Specialist will help the department engage with a variety of communication modes including websites, video, print and social media, and provide initiative to embrace emerging communication trends.

This position requires an understanding of the needs and interests of the department's stakeholders and the ability to work with a variety of internal and external constituencies.

• Interacts with alumni, advancement officers, donors and faculty to cultivate and maintain relationships that promote the growth of the teaching and research mission of the department.
• Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
• Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
• Plans and executes department events.
• 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

UWMSN | COE | Materials Sciences and Engineering

Minimum Annual Salary $62,000.00

• 2+ years experience in event planning, executive assistance, or communications.
• Canva, Adobe Suite, or equivalent graphic design program.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Word Press.
• Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by writing sample and cover letter.

• Website and social media experience.
• Communications experience including Outreach, Stakeholder development and engagement.

Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree

Cheryl Harris - email: cjharris5 or phone:

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