Content Specialist jobs in Madison, WI

Job Summary:

The Research Impact and Outreach team is made of strategic communications professionals trained in art direction, copywriting, science writing, graphic design, scientific illustration, digital marketing, social media marketing, visual communication, and creative strategy.

The team serves the research enterprise of the College of Engineering, by providing their clients (graduate and faculty researchers, education and outreach managers, and other center/institution staff and researchers) with the research, education, and outreach products (creative content) they request. The team works across a broad range of projects and is a crucial part of the research support structure, working alongside different departments and units to help researchers market their ideas in federal grant proposals, as well as market their research and outreach activities to a variety of scientific communities via a variety of channels (web, print, etc.).

Responsibilities:

• 40% Creates, designs, and produces artwork per project specifications through various mediums
• 5% Analyzes and identifies cost effective options to meet project requirements
• 5% Schedules logistics, secures resources, organizes, and monitors art production projects adhering to established timelines and expectations
• 5% Answers questions and provides information and problem resolution options to clients and stakeholders
• 15% Applies creative expertise within established brand and style guidelines
• 10% Works collaboratively with other creative professionals, engages in and responds to creative feedback, manages project workflow and timing, maintains files, and follows established work unit processes
• 10% Develops, implements, and delivers communication materials through various mediums to designated audiences
• 5% Plans, writes, and edits content for various internal and external stakeholders
• 5% Assists in editing, revising, and proofreading materials and resolving errors or inconsistencies in style, syntax, grammar, and format

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.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design, Journalism, Strategic Communications, or related field preferred

Qualifications:

Required:

1 year of experience in professional communications or graphic design.
Experience with Creative Cloud (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator) suite.
Experience creating graphics.
Knowledge in applying graphic arts theory to develop informative and engaging content.

Preferred:

2 years experience communicating complex concepts related to science, technology, engineering, and/or math.
Creative marketing experience.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely (up to two days per week), at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please upload a single pdf that contains your cover letter, resume, a writing sample and a graphic design sample that best illustrate your ability to translate information into informative and engaging content.

Contact:

Adrienne Nienow
anienow@wisc.edu
608-265-0504
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Graphic Designer(CM017)

Department(s):

A19-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING/RESEARCH ADMIN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

295775-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.