Communications Director in MADISON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Division of the Arts seeks a
Communications Director to increase engagement in the arts by internal
and external audiences, catalyze the arts to advance campus goals and
priorities, and build a national profile for the arts at UW-Madison. The
Communications Director leads the Integrated Marketing and
Communications team (IMC), directing and empowering a group of 2-4
professional communications staff towards a shared goal, overseeing the
budget, and ensuring a cohesive voice and brand identity for all
Division communications. The Communications Director develops and
implements a strategic communications plan for the Division and also
participates in creation of content related to their area(s) of
specialization. The Communications Director reports to the Director of
the Division of the Arts and serves on the leadership team, working
closely on the development and implementation of a strategic vision.
This position also works closely with colleagues in the campus Office of
Strategic Communication on setting and attaining key arts communication
goals and aligning with campus branding and communications. The Division
of the Arts is an administrative unit reporting to the Provost’s
Office. Led by a faculty director, the Division of the Arts advocates
for, connects, and elevates the arts at UW-Madison. We support and
promote the missions of the academic arts departments and affiliated
partners, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, deepen the student
experience, build community engagement, and advocate for inclusion,
diversity, equity, and access across the arts. Learn more about working
for the Division of the Arts and UW-Madison at
https://artsdivision.wisc.edu/opportunities/employment/
Responsibilities: Directs communications strategic planning, and
execution. Provides approval and guidance for communications including
staffing and budgetary planning in support of communication goals. 30%
Develops, implements, and monitors strategic communication initiatives
for designated audiences and internal stakeholders to maximize
engagement and strengthen collaboration efforts 20% Identifies,
establishes, and directs media relationships and… For full info
follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but
not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a
protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and
UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and
encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an
accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about
how to make a request at the following website:
https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
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