Medical School Content Writer

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Writer for Dell Medical School on the UT Main Campus in Austin. This role develops feature stories, blog posts, promotional copy, and educational materials that reflect institutional priorities and audience needs.

You will translate complex clinical topics into accessible language and collaborate with faculty, staff, and leaders to craft compelling narratives. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will support content

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or 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 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.
• Apply established voice, tone and editorial standards to all written materials.
• Assist with oversight of 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, contributing 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.

Skills

Written communication

AP Style

Microsoft Office

Editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field

Tools

Asana

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Writer for Dell Medical School on the UT Main Campus in Austin. This role develops feature stories, blog posts, promotional copy, and educational materials that reflect institutional priorities and audience needs.

You will translate complex clinical topics into accessible language and collaborate with faculty, staff, and leaders to craft compelling narratives. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will support content