Writer

Salary:Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)Depending on QualificationsThis position offers a comprehensive benefits package, includinggenerous paid time off, competitively priced insurance plans,tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in thenationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pensionfund. Learn more at https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/.Job Summary:The Division of the Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison isseeking a talented, evocative writer to support our mission ofuplifting and promoting the academic arts departments, affiliatedpartners, and the arts in general across campus.As a member of the Division's Integrated Marketing &Communication team, this position will be expected to interact andconsult with academic, outreach, and communications staff aroundthe university to create compelling audience-focused content whichworks across a variety of media including websites, newsletters,brochures, posters, ads, reports and magazines. All materials willamplify the mission of the Division of the Arts with theoverarching objective of promoting the university across campus,the community, the state, and the world as part of our overallmarketing and communication goals.Responsibilities: Produces content in support of the goals,mission, and vision of the designated work unit.• 60% Authors a range of materials for use by internal and/orexternal audiences• 5% Consults with internal and/or external stakeholders toensure accuracy• 5% Obtains source approval of content and meets publicationdeadlines• 10% Creates and implements communication campaigns that alignwith work unit or program strategies• 10% Develops targeted marketing communications for newprograms, events, posters, and social media posts• 5% Provides assistance with graphic design, social media, andwebsite upkeep• 5% Additional responsibilities and projects as assignedInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation forUW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respectthe profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience,status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. Wecommit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linkedgoals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission bycreating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from everybackground - people who as students, faculty, and staff serveWisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, pleasevisit: Diversity andInclusionEducation:PreferredBachelor's DegreeQualifications:Well-qualified candidates will have:- 3-5 years professional writing experience- Strong skills in writing for a variety of audiences acrossmultiple platforms- Working knowledge of AP style- Robust knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office and GoogleDrive- Proficient knowledge and skills in Adobe Creative Suite and WordPress- Excellent project management and organizational skills- Ability to work well under tight deadlines, both independentlyand as part of a collaborative team- Solid interpersonal skills, including the ability to establishand sustain relationships with internal partners and externalstakeholdersOutstanding candidates will demonstrate a creative spark, theability to paint a picture with words, and an aptitude for findingand telling great stories.Work Type:Full Time: 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person,onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may beperformed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableHow to Apply:Click the '' button above to begin. After creating a UW Jobsprofile, you will be asked to upload a cover letter, resume, andfour (4) samples of your work that showcase beautiful, connectivestorytelling.Contact:Kory Breuerkory.breuer@wisc.eduRelay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for furtherinformation.Official Title:Writer(CM036)Department(s):A18-ARTS/ADMINISTRATIONEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:307569-ASThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to, including but notlimited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status asa protected veteran and other bases as defined by federalregulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence throughdiversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Formore information regarding applicant and employee rights and toview federal and state required postings, clickhereIf you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,you can find information about how to make a request at thefollowing website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment may require a criminal background check. It may alsorequire you and your references to answer questions regardingsexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identitiesof applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except thatthe identity of the successful candidate will be released. 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