Communications Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Communications Manager overseeing statewide communication efforts for health equity and rural health initiatives in Wisconsin. Leading digital outreach and collaborating with various teams to engage partners and the public.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders
Plans and directs unit programs and/or projects to ensure adherence to deadlines and budgets
Serve as the Digital Accessibility Liaison for AHEC and the WORH
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures
Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience in communications, or outreach and engagement, directly supporting community organizations and/or educational institutions
Experience with internal content management using a cloud-based productivity suite (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google)
Experience creating multi-channel, multi-media communications for professional publication (e.g. press releases, blogs, social media, website, infographics, outreach materials)
Experience developing, applying, or enforcing brand guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous vacation
holidays
sick leave
competitive insurances
savings accounts
retirement benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

content writingcontent editingproject managementdigital accessibilityoperational policy developmentmulti-channel communicationmulti-media communicationbrand guideline enforcement

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationalplanningcollaborationtime management