Writer

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

Job Posting Title:

Writer

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest Start Date:

Oct 26, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

Dell Medical School is seeking a Writer.

Purpose

As Dell Medical School embarks on the next chapter of its evolution — building a truly integrated academic health system — the Writer plays a critical role in developing high-quality, mission-aligned content that supports the institution’s strategic communications priorities across all mission pillars: care, education, research and community impact. This position produces compelling content that translates complex information into accessible, engaging narratives and reinforces the institution’s voice, values, and strategic direction across audiences.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communiations, the Writer collaborates with colleagues across clinical, academic and administrative teams to support enterprise storytelling, enhance visibility and contribute to a cohesive editorial strategy that elevates the health system’s local and national profile.

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.

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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]

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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). 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.