About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state's busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, arrest and/or conviction record (unless substantially related to the position held or sought), veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the key public spokesperson for our Green Bay and Door County Campuses.
- Respond to media inquiries and interview requests in a timely fashion.
- Positively and professionally represent the Northern Campuses on weekly TV, radio, and virtual interviews.
- Write and distribute brand-consistent materials including media scripts, press releases, and animal features for media distribution.
- Foster and develop strong, positive relationships with media partners.
Coordinate media appearances
- Coordinate all media appearances to maintain a high level of confidence in the programs, services, and knowledge that WHS provides for people and animals.
- Plan media schedule, write scripts, select appropriate animals, and prepare supplies for each segment.
- Oversee media presenters by managing the appearance calendar, training new staff and volunteer presenters, and providing feedback and coaching as needed.
- Provide strong, positive internal communication and coordination regarding media appearances.
- Write animal bios of animals featured on media to strengthen their online profiles.
Support the communications team including distributing media clips, providing reports on media segments, and other tasks.
Support the southern media calendar by doing virtual segment interviews, as needed.
Support the marketing and communications team at WHS events, as needed.