Writer

University of Texas at Austin•UT MAIN CAMPUS, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Dell Medical School is seeking a Writer to develop high-quality, mission-aligned content supporting strategic communications priorities across care, education, research, and community impact. The role translates complex information into accessible, engaging narratives and reinforces the institution’s voice, values, and strategic direction for diverse audiences. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Writer collaborates with clinical, academic, and administrative teams on enterprise storytelling, institutional visibility, and a cohesive editorial strategy that elevates the health system’s local and national profile. The Writer develops content for multiple platforms and audiences, including feature stories, blog posts, promotional copy, educational materials, and digital content. The position also supports editorial review and planning, copyedits materials, coordinates with communications teams, and contributes to content planning informed by audience engagement and performance metrics. Other duties may be assigned by the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in communications, writing/editing, marketing, or general communications.
Proven ability to write clear, concise, accurate, and compelling health and academic content based on original interviewing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Proficiency in AP Style.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency.
Experience in higher education, academic health, or healthcare organizations.
Experience with the Asana project management tool.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Develop written content—including feature stories, blog posts, promotional copy, educational materials, and digital content—that reflects institutional priorities and audience needs.
Translate complex clinical, research, and academic topics into clear, accessible language.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, faculty, staff, and leaders to shape content that advances organizational goals and tells compelling stories.
Support content creation across web, social media, email campaigns, print materials, and other channels.
Provide copyediting services for content produced across workstreams.
Apply established voice, tone, and editorial standards to written materials.
Assist with editorial review processes and contribute to content planning and quality control.
Support consistent application of institutional messaging across mission areas and teams.
Identify content opportunities that advance key initiatives and reinforce UT Medicine’s mission, vision, and impact.
Maintain awareness of content performance and audience engagement metrics and contribute to data-informed content planning.
Coordinate with marketing, digital engagement, and media relations teams to align messaging and maximize reach.
Participate in editorial calendar management and project timelines.
Stay current on trends in academic medicine communications, digital content strategy, and health storytelling.
Perform other duties as identified by the department.