JOB NO: 272468-AS
WORK TYPE: ONSITE, STAFF-FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: VCRGE/AQUA SCI/AQUA SCI
LOCATION: MADISON
CATEGORIES: WRITING AND EDITING
| JOB SUMMARY: | Put your passion and creativity to rewarding use by telling compelling stories to understand and build stewardship for Wisconsin’s treasured water assets – lakes Michigan and Superior,1.2 quadrillion gallons of groundwater, more than 5 million acres of wetlands, rivers, streams and inland lakes. Apply now to become the next writer for the Aquatic Sciences Center, the administrative home for statewide research, education and outreach programs through the Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute. ASC is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged |
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| RESPONSIBILITIES: | Produces content in support of the goals, mission, and vision of the designated work unit.75% Authors a range of materials for use by internal and/or external audiences5% Consults with internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure accuracy5% Obtains source approval of content and meets publication deadlines15% Creates and implements communication campaigns that align with work unit or program strategies |
| 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: | Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or a related field preferred. Experience in science writing preferred. |
| QUALIFICATIONS: | Minimum of four years writing experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) working in journalism, public relations or a position requiring strong written and verbal communications. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate: * Ability to communicate scientific material to a variety of audiences in a concise, clear and accessible manner for use in press releases, a newsletter and web and social media content. * Acuity with and management of social media channels. * Organizational skills to lead the planning and execution of multiple projects, including collecting information for and writing for internal audiences such as funders. * Attentiveness to detail and adherence to all deadlines. * The ability to work productively and successfully with diverse people and groups. |
| WORK TYPE: | Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Potential exists for one to two days per week remote, depending on University policy. |
| APPOINTMENT TYPE, DURATION: | Ongoing/Renewable |
| SALARY: | Minimum $42,600 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: | Please note that 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) on or before the effective date of appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. |
| HOW TO APPLY: | To apply for this position, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button. You will be asked to enter three references and to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing a link to an online portfolio or links to PDFs of at least three recent work samples. Alternatively, you can directly upload up to three recent work samples using the document upload feature (please upload as one single document). |
| CONTACT: | Moira Harrington moira@aqua.wisc.edu 608-263-5371 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. |
| OFFICIAL TITLE: | Writer(CM036) |
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| DEPARTMENT(S): | A349600-VCRGE/AQUA SCI/AQUA SCI |
| EMPLOYMENT CLASS: | Academic Staff-Renewable |
| JOB NUMBER: | 272468-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:JAN 6 2023 Central Standard Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:JAN 31 2023 11:55 PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
