Are you a seasoned storyteller and editorial professional who thrives on creating meaningful storytelling with broad reach? The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for UW–Madison, is seeking a Senior Writer / Editor to help shape some of our signature publications. This position, contributing to our WFAA communications team, will serve as coeditor of On Wisconsin, the university’s award-winning quarterly alumni magazine that, though its print and digital forms, reaches more than 500,000 alumni worldwide.
The position also serves as editor of WFAA’s awards publication, among other storytelling work. In this role, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and freelancers to produce compelling stories that celebrate the people, ideas, and impact of UW–Madison. This hybrid position is based in Madison, Wisconsin, with at least two days per week in the office.
Who is WFAA?The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is a private, nonprofit corporation that encourages individuals and organizations to make gifts to the university and to connect with the UW. In 2014, the UW Foundation merged with the Wisconsin Alumni Association® to better serve a growing population of UW alumni and donors. We believe that private support grows out of good relationships between campus leaders, faculty and program staff who need support, and the alumni and friends who want to invest in UW–Madison. We provide important engagement opportunities to link UW–Madison alumni to each other and to their alma mater, building a strong community of Badgers.
Just as the university community benefits from differing viewpoints, perspectives, and experiences, inclusion and diversity are imperative for the success of our mission. WFAA values people and the differences that they bring to the organization, and creates an environment in which all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.
At WFAA, we are dedicated to creating an inspiring, creative, and respectful work environment for our employees. We offer competitive pay and an outstanding benefits program, including a generous 10% 401k contribution after just one year of service! Join us and be part of a team that values your growth and well-being. Click here to learn more about our employee benefits!
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer *The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association is the “doing business as” name of the merged organization comprising the University of Wisconsin Foundation (supportuw.org) and the Wisconsin Alumni Association (uwalumni.com). Its legal corporate name is registered as the University of Wisconsin Foundation.
The Wisconsin Alumni Association® is your connection to UW-Madison. Since 1861, we’ve been enriching the lives of UW alumni — keeping you connected to your alma mater and fellow Badgers.
WAA is a division of the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The support of dues-paying WAA members makes it possible to serve all alumni worldwide.
WFAA is always interested in recruiting talented and committed individuals to fill open positions. Whether working in development, stewardship, alumni relations, administration, information technology, marketing, communications, or finance, we are passionate about what we do. We know that our work with donors, alumni, and campus partners helps ensure that students can obtain a world-class education and lead to the university’s next great discovery.
We offer competitive salary and benefits in an environment that is inspiring, creative, and respectful.
