Writer

The University of Texas at Austin; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a skilled Writer to develop strategic content across web, print, email, and social media. The role translates complex clinical, research, and academic topics into clear language for diverse audiences, while upholding UT’s editorial standards.

You will collaborate with faculty, staff and leaders to shape messaging that supports institutional priorities. Strong writing, editorship, and project coordination across channels are essential for success.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a range of written content reflecting 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.
• Support content creation across platforms and channels, including web, social media, email campaigns, print materials, and ensure copyediting quality.

Conocimientos

Strategic content development

Editorial excellence

Collaboration & coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications/PR/marketing

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Asana

AP Style

Descripción del empleo

Writer

• Job Posting Title: Writer
• Hiring Department: Dell Medical School
• Position Open To: All Applicants
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA
• Earliest Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
• Job Details: General Notes

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Strategic Content Development & Support 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.
• Editorial Excellence & Brand Alignment 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.
• Collaboration & Operational Support 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. Other duties as identified by department

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range: $61,115+ depending on qualifications

Employment Eligibility

• Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.
• Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

• The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

• A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
• The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and if this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report, you may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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