Communications Manager

$62k

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI

# Communications ManagerApply: Partially Remote: Oshkosh, WI: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR10015430## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Communications Manager## **Job Category:**Academic Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Communications Manager## **Job Duties:**Reporting directly to the Assistant Chancellor for University Relations and Strategic Communications, the Communications Manager serves as a lead day-to-day owner of UW–Oshkosh’s newsroom and media relations operation. This position combines strong news judgment, exceptional writing and editing skills, proactive media relations, and public-information expertise to tell the University’s story accurately, strategically, and in a timely manner. The Communications Manager manages the UWO Today/newsroom pipeline, develops and advances story opportunities aligned with University priorities, writes and edits a variety of institutional communications, coordinates contributors and deadlines, and maintains high standards for accuracy, clarity, and institutional voice. The position serves as a primary day-to-day contact for media inquiries and builds productive relationships with local, regional, and statewide media. The Communications Manager proactively pitches University stories, experts, research, programs, and community impact and prepares media statements, talking points, background materials, and interview preparation. The position also coordinates newsroom and media needs with social, photography, video, creative, and digital colleagues to maximize opportunities for integrated and reusable content across University communications. The position also supports the University Relations function by helping coordinate the University’s engagement with government, business, civic, nonprofit, and community partners. This may include supporting University and government events, coordinating partnership meetings and institutional visits, assisting with chambers of commerce and University-led alliances, maintaining timely follow-up and two-way communication, and helping advance collaborative opportunities and shared initiatives. The Communications Manager identifies opportunities to extend this work through earned media, storytelling, and coordinated content across University platforms. The Communications Manager provides day-to-day direction, editing, and coaching to communications staff, student employees, and interns as appropriate and contributes to the development of newsroom, media relations, and writing standards, templates, and resources. The position also supports issues and crisis communications through fact gathering, message development, media coordination, and monitoring, serving as backup crisis communications support as assigned. Routine editorial and media relations matters are handled independently within established University priorities, while crisis, legal, personnel, safety, and high-profile reputational matters are appropriately coordinated and escalated to University leadership and partners. The duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted or expanded as organizational needs evolve. Hybrid remote work may be available after the successful completion of the initial training period. Please note that the remote work policy is subject to change at the discretion of the school or university. Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes:* Health plans, currently starting at $45 per month.* 176 hours of vacation per year (prorated for start date).* 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated for start date).* 176 Hours of sick leave for first 18 months. After this period, employees can earn up to 96 hours per fiscal year. Accumulates without limit and does not expire.* Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment.* Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026.All employment benefits are subject to change. A full list of current benefits and eligibility requirements can be found on our website. ## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Manages the day-to-day operational unit plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet established objectives* Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences* 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## **Department:**University Relations and Strategic Communications ## **Compensation:**Starting at $62,000 and commensurate with experience ## **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field* Demonstrated professional experience in journalism, media relations, public information, communications or a comparable deadline-driven environment.* Excellent reporting, interviewing, writing and editing skills.* Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories and distinguish institutional priorities from external news value.* Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities, deadlines and projects.* Sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive, incomplete or rapidly changing information.* Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with university leaders, faculty and staff, students, journalists and community partners. ## **Preferred Qualifications:*** Experience in higher education, government, public-sector communications or another complex public-facing organization.* Experience responding to media inquiries or serving in a media relations or public information officer (PIO) capacity.* Experience supporting crisis or issues communications.* Experience editing, coordinating or providing day-to-day direction to writers, communications staff, freelancers, interns or student employees.* Demonstrated success identifying and developing proactive earned-media opportunities. **How to Apply:** Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:* Resume* Cover Letter*\\*Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.* All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them. **To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on October 12, 2026 are ensured full consideration.** Applications received after that date may be given consideration. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. **Contact Information:** For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io **Work Authorization** Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
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