Communications Director

Wisconsin Newspaper Association

The Wisconsin Newspaper Association (WNA) was established in 1853 and is among the oldest press associations in the world.

Created by and for Wisconsin’s newspapers, WNA exists to strengthen the newspaper industry, enhance public understanding of the role of newspapers, and protect basic freedoms of press, speech and the free flow of information.

WNA is the single point-of-contact for working with newspapers in Wisconsin. In addition to serving more than 200 newspapers, WNA serves advertisers through advertising placement programs (Customized Newspaper Advertising) and additional clients through YourNewsTracker.com (news tracking and release services).

Supporting WNA goals is the WNA Foundation, a not-for-profit organization created in 1980 to improve the quality and future of Wisconsin’s newspapers and the communities they serve. The foundation solicits, manages and disburses funds and other resources for the benefit of Wisconsin’s newspaper industry and, ultimately, the citizens of our state.

http://www.wnanews.com


Position Details

Communications Director
Job
Full-time
4/7/2014
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

Statewide trade association representing the Wisconsin newspaper industry and all of its affiliated products is seeking a Communications Director.

Assist in planning, gathering and promoting member information, benefits and resources. Research, write, design, and edit The Bulletin, a monthly industry newsletter. Manage internal and public communications (including social media) and marketing on behalf of WNA, WNA Foundation and WNA Services. Manage WNA web site, Press releases, maintaining WNA Web site and preparing other printed and electronic materials. Assist executive director in providing outreach and serving as a resource to members.

Primary duties:

1. Research, write, design, and edit The Bulletin. Manage and/or produce weekly electronic updates including Tuesday Tune-ups; Take Notice Wisconsin; Free Member Exchange and assist in planning/producing the Government Update newsletter.

2. Manage content development and management of WNA’s social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) and its Web site.

3. Assist Executive Director in providing information and assistance to members regarding legislative/postal/legal/industry issues.

4. Develop content and promotional materials for an annual convention, summer retreat, awards programs, contests and other events as needed.

5. Serve as liaison to high school and college-level students and faculty in promoting the newspaper industry.

6. Serve as a liaison to appropriate partners and vendors (industry organizations, printers, etc.)

7. Manage content, distribution and sales of annual member directory.

8. Assist Executive Director in other duties as assigned.

Ability to function well in a team environment; excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent research, writing and editing abilities; aptitude for social media, graphic design, photography, website CMS, familiarity with printing process; experience with desktop publishing (Adobe Creative Suite), as well as Microsoft Office products.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications or related field. Experience and/or understanding of newspaper journalism is highly desirable.

Competitive Salary and Benefits



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