Marketing Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin
Marketing Specialist jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where employers across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods maintain active marketing teams at every level from coordinator to senior strategist. Companies like American Family Insurance, Kohler, and Northwestern Mutual have long-established marketing functions in the state and hire regularly for digital marketing, brand management, and content strategy roles. Demand is strongest for specialists who can manage multi-channel campaigns and interpret analytics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- JR10016310
- On Site
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Communications and Marketing
- Full time
- Closing at: Nov 11 2026 - 11:00pm CST
Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Marketing SpecialistJob Summary:
The Wisconsin Union is seeking a creative, and analytically minded Senior Marketing Specialist to help manage and integrate key marketing functions across membership acquisition, content management, specialized projects, events, and brand strategies. The Senior Marketing Specialist works with the Marketing Associate Director and experts within Wisconsin Union departments, enhancing the organization’s ability to reach and engage target audiences and elevate our brand’s visibility within the community. The ideal candidate is a marketing generalist with a strong grasp of all aspects of marketing - from brand management to analytics - and a proven ability to translate strategy into compelling content and measurable outcomes
Key Job Responsibilities:
Collects, analyzes, prepares, summarizes, and disseminates data and trends relevant to
ongoing or future marketing activities
Develops, implements, and disseminates marketing materials through various
communication mediums utilizing appropriate technologies and techniques -
Develops, implements, and maintains strategic marketing plans based on research and established strategies
Department:
Wisconsin Union, Strategy & Support, Integrated Marketing and Communications
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $60,000 - but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
For a summary of benefits, please see:
https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience in full-lifecycle campaign management, specifically foscusing on marketing campaign and impact analysis.
- Experience with automation platforms such as Eloqua, HubSpot, Marketo, or equivalent software to develop and implement marketing plans.
- Proven success in lead generation, demonstrating the ability to design and execute strategies that drive leads and revenue growth.
- Account management experience. Ability to develop partnerships with unit managers and understand their operations and financial status. Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing communications plans and evaluate their effectiveness
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing, market research, advertising, graphic design, website development, video & digital marketing and print production
- Demonstrated track record in writing marketing copy and creating marketing materials
- Skilled in using digital metrics and performance data to optimize marketing effectiveness and ROI
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring junior staff members.
- Experience with analysis tools such as PowerBI or Tableau
- Experience marketing in a higher education environment a plus
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
How to Apply:
The deadline to apply for the position is November 11th, at 11:59pm.
You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume
- Letter of Qualifications/Cover Letter
Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written
application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
Contact Information:
Jenny Lee, jenny.lee2@wisc.edu, 608-265-1157
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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.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The qualifications that appear most often in marketing specialist jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field required
- Demonstrated experience managing digital campaigns across search, social, and email channels
- Proficiency with marketing analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or HubSpot
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven content creation ability
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and meet campaign deadlines independently
- Familiarity with CRM tools and marketing automation software such as Salesforce or Marketo
Marketing Specialist Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing specialist in Wisconsin?
Most marketing specialist roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, advertising, or business. Wisconsin does not issue a state license for marketing specialists, so candidates advance through education and a portfolio of campaign work. Many Wisconsin employers, particularly in financial services and manufacturing, prefer candidates who have completed a marketing concentration and can show measurable results from internships or previous roles.
How much do marketing specialists make in Wisconsin?
Marketing specialists in Wisconsin earn a median of about $64,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,640 for the lowest 10% to over $117,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire marketing specialists in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring marketing specialists in Wisconsin include Sinclair Broadcast, Abbott, and CESA 6, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's deep base of insurance carriers, consumer brands, and regional healthcare systems keeps demand for marketing specialists steady throughout the year.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most marketing specialist jobs?
Madison, Green Bay, and Mequon have the most marketing specialist openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its dense cluster of corporate headquarters in insurance, finance, and manufacturing, while Madison's mix of technology firms, state government agencies, and the University of Wisconsin system generates consistent demand, and Green Bay's regional employers and healthcare networks round out the opportunities.
Are there remote marketing specialist jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 69% of marketing specialist openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role is computer-based. Digital marketing, content strategy, and marketing analytics functions are the most likely to be offered with remote or hybrid flexibility by Wisconsin employers.
How can I get hired as a marketing specialist in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a marketing coordinator or marketing assistant role, which large Wisconsin employers in insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing regularly post as starting positions. Companies like American Family Insurance and Froedtert Health run structured internship and new-graduate programs that lead directly to full-time offers. Building a portfolio with freelance or campus project work and earning a Google Analytics or HubSpot certification gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for those first roles.
Where can I find and apply to marketing specialist jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to marketing specialist jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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