ATHLETICS PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 20, 2022
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Salary:
Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
In this role the incumbent will focus on telling proactive positive stories around the outreach and engagement of Wisconsin Athletics as they align with our brand values.
They will work cross functionally with our community relations and brand communications teams to identify and execute strategies that promote and enhance the mission of Wisconsin Athletics, to elevate lives through engagement and outreach. They will lead proactive campaigns that support our brand values and directly story tell our outreach and engagement.
They will work with internal teams daily to build trust and provide insight but also build strong relations with members of the media and external influencers to tell new and interesting stories about our outreach and engagement. They will have experience in mining for stories, and crave autonomy and ownership.
The incumbent will also oversee our donation and gift-in-kind program.
This role will report to the Director of Community Relations and is based in Madison, WI.
Responsibilities include:
* Design and execute PR plans, projects, and initiatives around the outreach and engagement of Wisconsin Athletics.
* Develop, build, and maintain solid relationships with diverse media.
* Conceptualize, plan, design, and execute content surround outreach and engagement storytelling.
* Direct operational activities for multiple communication platforms and post content within UW Badgers that include website, social media, written/illustrative communication, and online tools.
* Identify and leverage data to support storytelling efforts
* Build trust and strong relations, internally and externally, to mine for good stories.
* Track media coverage for outreach and engagement.
* Manage donation request fulfillment- oversee and execute itemized donations and gift-in-kind program
Responsibilities:
Plans, prepares and disseminates institution-related publicity and good-will information to the public and other external entities in support of the institution's strategic communication goals.
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:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
* 3 or more years of PR and external relations experience preferred.
* Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
* Acute attention to detail.
* A desire to work proactively with the media.
* A network of diverse media contacts.
* Professionalism in all interactions with media, fans, community, corporate partners, student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff.
* High ownership and commitment to delivering results.
* An entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to work independently and autonomously.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe creative suite.
* Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten rules and regulations
* Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary.
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 Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 pm CDT, on the assured consideration date. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter referencing your qualifications and experience, a comprehensive resume as well as the current contact information for three professional references. All application materials will be reviewed by our search committee after the posted deadline. Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Special Note: UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Contact:
Molly Rae
mjr@athletics.wisc.edu
608-265-4138
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:
Public Relations Specialist(CM009)
Department(s):
A420205-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/COMRELATN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
258805-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.
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/
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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: May 20 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 3 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Job Summary:
In this role the incumbent will focus on telling proactive positive stories around the outreach and engagement of Wisconsin Athletics as they align with our brand values.
They will work cross functionally with our community relations and brand communications teams to identify and execute strategies that promote and enhance the mission of Wisconsin Athletics, to elevate lives through engagement and outreach. They will lead proactive campaigns that support our brand values and directly story tell our outreach and engagement.
They will work with internal teams daily to build trust and provide insight but also build strong relations with members of the media and external influencers to tell new and interesting stories about our outreach and engagement. They will have experience in mining for stories, and crave autonomy and ownership.
The incumbent will also oversee our donation and gift-in-kind program.
This role will report to the Director of Community Relations and is based in Madison, WI.
Responsibilities include:
* Design and execute PR plans, projects, and initiatives around the outreach and engagement of Wisconsin Athletics.
* Develop, build, and maintain solid relationships with diverse media.
* Conceptualize, plan, design, and execute content surround outreach and engagement storytelling.
* Direct operational activities for multiple communication platforms and post content within UW Badgers that include website, social media, written/illustrative communication, and online tools.
* Identify and leverage data to support storytelling efforts
* Build trust and strong relations, internally and externally, to mine for good stories.
* Track media coverage for outreach and engagement.
* Manage donation request fulfillment- oversee and execute itemized donations and gift-in-kind program
Responsibilities:
Plans, prepares and disseminates institution-related publicity and good-will information to the public and other external entities in support of the institution's strategic communication goals.
- 40% Develops and executes public relations plans, projects, and initiatives utilizing various communication mediums
- 10% Participates in the development of the public relations strategy in collaboration with communications leadership
- 25% Assists with pitching and placing content in accordance with established marketing objectives and responding to inquiries
- 15% Initiates, writes, and edits press coverage ideas, briefing materials, and content independently for leadership
- 10% Tracks media coverage of institution
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:
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Qualifications:
* 3 or more years of PR and external relations experience preferred.
* Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
* Acute attention to detail.
* A desire to work proactively with the media.
* A network of diverse media contacts.
* Professionalism in all interactions with media, fans, community, corporate partners, student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff.
* High ownership and commitment to delivering results.
* An entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to work independently and autonomously.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe creative suite.
* Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten rules and regulations
* Ability to maintain confidentiality where necessary.
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 Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
How to Apply:
Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by no later than 11:55 pm CDT, on the assured consideration date. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter referencing your qualifications and experience, a comprehensive resume as well as the current contact information for three professional references. All application materials will be reviewed by our search committee after the posted deadline. Applicants selected to participate further in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will be notified once a final selection has been made and the search has been completed.
NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in your online application, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
Special Note: UW-Madison conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s).
UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Contact:
Molly Rae
mjr@athletics.wisc.edu
608-265-4138
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:
Public Relations Specialist(CM009)
Department(s):
A420205-INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/GENERAL OPERATNS/COMRELATN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
258805-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.
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/
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).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: May 20 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jun 3 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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