Academic Health Writer & Storyteller

University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a writer to develop mission-aligned content across care, education, research, and community impact. You will translate complex clinical and academic topics into clear narratives that reinforce the school's voice and strategic direction.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and admins to produce feature stories, blog posts, educational materials, and digital content while

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a range of written content — including feature stories, blog posts, promotional copy, educational materials and digital content — that reflects institutional priorities and aligns with 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 platforms and channels, including web, social media, email campaigns, print materials, and more.
• Provide copyediting services for content produced across workstreams.

Skills

Writing/editing

AP Style

Microsoft Office

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School seeks a writer to develop mission-aligned content across care, education, research, and community impact. You will translate complex clinical and academic topics into clear narratives that reinforce the school's voice and strategic direction.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and admins to produce feature stories, blog posts, educational materials, and digital content while