Communications Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Communications Manager jobs in Wisconsin are in consistent demand, with the strongest concentrations in healthcare, higher education, government, and consumer goods manufacturing. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary hiring centers, anchored by employers such as Northwestern Mutual, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Advocate Aurora Health. Corporate communications, crisis and issues communications, and content strategy are the specializations hiring managers ask for most often across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerExecutive Director
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring9
Work type75% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in communications

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Membership and Communications Manager, ACMS
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Membership and Communications Manager, ACMS
Executive Director, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Global Marketing and Communications Manager, Motion Drive Products (location: Europe or US)
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Global Marketing and Communications Manager, Motion Drive Products (location: Europe or US)
ABB
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Marketing Communications Manager - Dealer Business Unit
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Marketing Communications Manager - Dealer Business Unit
Springs Window Fashions
Middleton, Wisconsin
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Communications & Membership Manager, CSRO
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Communications & Membership Manager, CSRO
Executive Director, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Communications Manager Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
6 jobs
Madison
2 jobs
Oshkosh
2 jobs
Middleton
2 jobs
Neenah
1 job
La Crosse
1 job
Stoughton
1 job
Brookfield
1 job
New Berlin
1 job

Communications Manager Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Executive Director4 open roles
ABB1 open role
CPKC1 open role

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in communications manager jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field required
  • Five or more years of experience in communications, public affairs, or marketing roles
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-channel communications strategies
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across digital and print formats
  • Experience managing media relations, executive communications, or internal communications programs
  • Proficiency with content management systems, email platforms, and social media analytics tools

Communications Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a communications manager in Wisconsin?

Communications manager roles in Wisconsin do not require a state-issued license. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing, and several years of progressively responsible experience. In Wisconsin, candidates who have worked in corporate, nonprofit, or government communications in Milwaukee or Madison are best positioned. Membership in the Public Relations Society of America and accreditation through its APR program are recognized credentials that strengthen applications at large Wisconsin organizations.

Which companies hire communications managers in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin communications manager roles are posted by Executive Director, ABB, and CPKC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large academic medical centers, and state government agencies creates steady openings in both corporate and mission-driven communications.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most communications manager jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Oshkosh account for the largest share of communications manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its concentration of financial services firms, hospital systems, and regional headquarters, while Madison's market is shaped by the University of Wisconsin system, state agencies, and a growing tech sector. Smaller cities with large anchor employers also generate consistent openings independent of metro size.

Are there remote communications manager jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. Communications is largely desk-based work, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of communications manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted distributed communications teams. Writing, editing, digital content, and internal communications functions are the portions of the role most commonly offered on a fully remote basis.

How can I get hired as a communications manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into communications management from a coordinator or specialist role at a Wisconsin nonprofit, university, or mid-size company. Employers such as UW Health, Froedtert Health, and Wisconsin state agencies regularly post communications coordinator and public affairs associate roles that develop into management tracks. Building a portfolio of writing samples, press releases, and campaign results, combined with an APR candidacy or a graduate certificate in strategic communications from a UW System school, gives candidates a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to communications manager jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to communications manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across industries and experience levels. Find a role that fits and apply directly from the listing.

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