This position serves as a Media Specialist on a project related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, entitled "Leveraging Social Networks and Trusted Influencers to disseminate an accurate and up-to-date understanding of COVID-19 in Black, Latinx and American Indian Communities"
The project seeks to create and organize a forum for collaborative teams of University scientists, a media specialist and Community Influencers to translate scientific findings into lay language; create content for social media and print materials; and disseminate COVID-19 Information Products to targeted communities in Wisconsin. The Media Specialist provides support with digital and print communication and campaign management, increasing the influencers' reach, and maximizing the effectiveness of their messages.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.
Responsibilities:
Develops and drafts communication content and assists in the execution of the communications strategy in support of unit communication goals.
25% Monitors reach and effectiveness of communication campaigns, projects, and initiatives
10% Plans editorial content according to established goals and objects
10% Communicates with stakeholders to verify requests and identify editorial resources
10% Writes, edits, and publishes content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with strategic initiatives and established communication campaigns
25% Provides project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans
15% Works with influencers to create content for marketing platforms that promote healing and engagement within their communities
5% Provides training and resources to the influencers to improve their communication and media creation skills for initiatives and projects
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Preferred Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
- Experience creating print and digital marketing, brand, and informational materials required - Experience working with publications serving under-represented populations required
COVID-19 Considerations:
UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%
It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications The starting salary for the position is $50,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)
Additional Information:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
Contact:
Hector Salazar hsalazar@medicine.wisc.edu 608-265-2301 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
Communications Specialist(CM004)
Department(s):
A534255-MEDICAL SCHOOL/MEDICINE/GER-AD DEV
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
260886-AS
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.
