Public & Media Relations Mgr

Job Summary

This position reports to the Communications Director at the UW‑Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and is responsible for developing the school's print and digital publications, leading media and public relations efforts, and supporting the management of the school's websites. The role collaborates with the school's advancement team and builds positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, clients, public partners, and other university partners in communications, media, and public relations.
Key Job Responsibilities

Manages day‑to‑day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and meet established objectives.
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.
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures.
Develops and executes public and media relations strategy and initiatives using various communication mediums that reflect the strategic priorities of the school and the advancement team.
Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences.
Supports the various needs of the communications team and communications director, including photography/videography and digital media needs.
Compensation

Based on qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications

At least 3 years of professional full‑time experience in developing and executing print and digital publications, website, media, and public relations strategies and materials.
Proficiency in MS Word, experience working with traditional and digital media, design and production of electronic newsletters, and demonstrated ability to learn new technology tools and platforms.
Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with veterinary medical and/or clinical and foundational science fields and/or higher education is strongly preferred, as is experience with print collateral and print publications.
Photography, photo editing, and some basic graphic design experience are preferred.
Education

Bachelor's degree required. Preferred focus in communications, journalism, English, and/or marketing.
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.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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