MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER

The Multimedia Designer will join the staff of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CIAS has historically produced several regular publications including print research briefs and newsletters, e-newsletters, and annual reports. We are seeking to expand capacity in our ability to assist with the production of videos and podcasts.
The Multimedia Designer will primarily create video, photo, and audio assets that will share the work, knowledge, and passion related to sustainable agricultural systems at UW-Madison. This position will work closely with many members of the CALS community to create professional, high-impact outreach solutions for stakeholders throughout the state. Successful applicants will be responsible for knowledgeably taking a project of any size and scope through conception to ideation to finished deliverable using in-house video, audio, and photo equipment. An interest in and experience with agricultural systems is not required, but strongly desired.
CIAS is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. 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.

• 25% Conceptualizes, plans, designs, and executes multimedia solutions for a specific work unit that may be used through various platforms in collaboration with stakeholders and other content creation staff
• 20% Contributes to the development of communication, event, and marketing materials to fit into the overall strategy of the work unit
• 10% Tracks and manages timelines and deliverables related to communication projects
• 20% Directs operational activities for multiple communication platforms and posts content within a work unit that may include websites, social media, written/illustrative communications, and online tools
• 20% Develops communication, event, and marketing strategies and materials to align with the overall work unit strategic initiative
• 5% Develops and facilitates trainings for staff and customers regarding technology options and best practices

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

Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
Journalism, marketing, communications, or related field.

Experience in communications, agriculture and/or food systems, English, science writing, or related field, preferred.

Required
Drivers License – Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Full or Part Time: 50% – 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, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Applicants must become an approved UW-Madison driver through UW-Madison’s driver authorization process. This requires meeting established driver authorization criteria listed at: https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/

To begin the application process please click on the `Apply Now’ button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position as ONE file.

Candice Butler
candice.butler@wisc.edu
608-890-2895
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Multimedia Designer(CM018)

A071500-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/CIAS

Academic Staff-Renewable

269170-AS