Content & Marketing Storyteller (Flexible Work)

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributions toward medical/

Tuition assistance

Professional development funding

10% retirement match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness facilities access

Job summary

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a Content and Marketing Specialist to lead writer-first content across websites, social media, donor narratives, and video scripts. You will translate complex medical topics into engaging stories for diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in content writing or marketing, strong editing skills, and experience with CMS and SEO. This role focuses on collaboration with faculty, clinicians and departments to amplify DMU’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• 2–3 years of content writing, editing or marketing experience; health care or education experience is a plus.
• Ability to translate complex topics into accessible content for multiple audiences.
• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills across formats and channels.
• Proficiency with CMS tools, SEO, analytics and digital marketing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy across earned, owned, and paid media to support university goals.
• Write, edit, and proof high-quality content for websites, social media, email, donor narratives, news, print materials, ads, videos and more.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinicians to produce accurate, engaging content on medicine and health sciences education, research and community engagement.
• Serve as primary communications liaison for programs and departments to tell their stories effectively.
• Manage content calendar and production workflow with the marketing team to ensure timely delivery of on-brand materials.
• Ensure content aligns with brand voice, tone and SEO best practices for visibility and reach.
• Develop and edit materials including presentations, newsletters, news releases, features and video scripts.
• Provide content support for high-visibility events and media inquiries; coordinate responses as needed.
• Assist the director and department with broader communications goals.

Skills

Storytelling

Editing

Content writing

Digital marketing

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field

Tools

CMS platforms

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a Content and Marketing Specialist to lead writer-first content across websites, social media, donor narratives, and video scripts. You will translate complex medical topics into engaging stories for diverse audiences.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in content writing or marketing, strong editing skills, and experience with CMS and SEO. This role focuses on collaboration with faculty, clinicians and departments to amplify DMU’s