Description

The Managing Director of Marketing Communications helps connect the stories, programs and services of Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and PBS Wisconsin to communities across the state. The Managing Director leads a team focused on building awareness of WPR and PBS Wisconsin and developing communication and marketing strategies to grow audiences. The Managing Director ensures audiences experience a clear, consistent and compelling expression of public media’s mission and value across all platforms and channels.

As the leader of a team of 5-6 marketing communications professionals, the Managing Director oversees integrated marketing communications, strategies and campaigns; media relations for programs, projects and events; marketing publications; and audience communications that elevate audience awareness and deepen engagement.

The Managing Director serves as a key leader within the Audience and Marketing department and will report to the Chief Audience and Marketing Officer. The Managing Director works collaboratively with other teams within the department and with other departments across the organization, including Content, Development and Education, to advance strategic priorities, strengthen community relationships, and support long-term organizational sustainability.

WPR and PBS Wisconsin are services of Wisconsin Public Media (WPM), a division of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Educational Communications Board (ECB). Together, these award-winning services reach communities throughout Wisconsin through trusted journalism, educational resources, history and cultural programming, community engagement, and public service. 

A key responsibility of this role is helping lead the ongoing evolution of PBS Wisconsin and WPR strategic messaging and brand architecture. As the services strengthen alignment across radio, television, digital, educational, and community-facing events and engagement, the Managing Director guides efforts to evolve and align messaging and brands into a cohesive public media presence while preserving the unique strengths and public awareness of each service.

This is a full-time position that generally works core business hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for special events.

This position works at Vilas Communication Hall on the UW-Madison campus with the option of working partially remote in a hybrid schedule. Fully remote candidates will not be considered.

Remote work requires an approved flexible work arrangement (FWA). A FWA requires successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform work on a university provided computer. Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

Requires extended periods working on a computer. Occasional travel for events and meetings throughout Wisconsin.

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