Assistant Director Of Communication Job at National Association of Black Journal

Assistant Director of Communication

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term)

Compensation: Targeted range is between $77,000 - $81,000 (final salary offer contingent upon skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the position).

Job Description

The communication manager is a newly developed role to lead the strategy and ongoing work of the newly integrated digital and marketing teams at WUWM. The assistant director will develop, direct and implement a cohesive, cross‑functional communication and audience development strategy for the organization. The position oversees a staff team of four professionals managing marketing, brand assets, digital distribution, social media, events, community partnerships and volunteer engagement. The role works with the communications team on resource allocation to connect with new and existing audiences, using data to determine distribution of WUWM‑created content beyond our radio broadcast. As WUWM moves toward a multi‑platform media organization, a cohesive regional communications strategy and supportive team structure are required.

Responsibilities

• Work with the communications team and station leaders to design and execute a regional organizational communication strategy that advances the station’s mission and vision.
• Design and manage team organizational infrastructure and processes to support communication initiatives.
• Partner with departments and staff across the organization to identify, support, fund and amplify content and organizational initiatives on WUWM’s various traditional and digital platforms.
• Shape and advocate for a consistent station narrative for clarity and resonance across the current audience and growing segments.
• Work with the development team to advance funding initiatives that support content and campaigns.
• Plan, assign and guide work among the communication team to attract and connect with new and existing audience segments.
• Understand and integrate data and audience strategies into the distribution of WUWM’s content across all non‑broadcast platforms.
• Track and analyze performance across the core areas to demonstrate impact and inform future strategy.
• Project‑manage a diverse array of initiatives with the team, both providing oversight and accountability while actioning tactical items as needed to support the work, the team and the station.
• Manage budget and business functions for the unit with the support of the operations team.
• Supervise, hire, coach and evaluate the team.
• Set clear individual and team goals and hold staff accountable to outcomes.
• Support training, professional development and growth for individual team members.
• Advocate for the team and ensure they have the resources they need to succeed.
• Serve as a leader and member of the management team that advises, collaborates and communicates across the organization, amplifying and executing consistent, cross‑departmental strategies.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Direct and evaluate communications projects, including design, production and delivery of internal and external publications.
• Exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE employees.
• Develop communications campaigns, programs, and/or projects in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing communications information and representing the interests of the unit.
• Assist in the development and implementation of communications‑focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to promote communications in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Assist with developing and auditing the unit’s communications budget.

What a Candidate Will Bring

WUWM is looking for an experienced communications professional, who is detail‑oriented, an exceptional writer and storyteller, strategic thinker and a strong executor. Ideally, the candidate will bring collaborative leadership skills to the organization both as a supervisor and as a partner with peers and stakeholders. Comfort with change management and process development is essential.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience in communications, marketing, digital or brand strategy.
• 2+ years of experience supervising professional staff.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success designing and implementing a data‑driven digital communications strategy for a media organization.
• Ability to discuss and consider various audience segments or target markets and how they consume digital content.
• Experience working in a news organization, public media preferred.
• Experience identifying and executing successful campaigns to reach and maintain new audience segments.
• Previous experiences working in a cross‑functional, collaborative leadership or project management role.

How To Apply

• Cover letter addressing educational and professional level work experience as it relates to all minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Resume/CV.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

Contact Information

Angela Broderick, HR Coordinator
Email: wickhama@uwm.edu
Phone: (414) 229-3379

Reasonable Accommodations

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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