(Internal Communications) Senior Marketing, Media, Communications Specialist, On-site- Strategic Communication & Branding

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years’ experience in public/media relations, marketing, journalism, or related field. Portfolio competencies are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of Internal Communications for a Healthcare or Academic Institution.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the institutional Marketing, Communications, and Business Development Office, this role supports the university’s strategic priorities by developing and executing effective marketing plans, employing a broad range of communications and media relations skills, and evaluating and reporting on the success of the various marketing and communication techniques. This role plays a key part in advancing awareness of UTMB and its mission areas as well as driving clinical business to UTMB physicians, hospitals, and other health care services. Position will lead and collaborate with internal teams, as well as university programs and department stakeholders. Position includes direct communication with target audiences, as well as activities that facilitate communication by the President and other university executives, as well as programs and departments.

Job Duties:

• Develops comprehensive communication plans related to a variety of institutional priorities, initiatives, events, and issues affecting the university.
• Produces and distributes internal communications regarding emergencies and crises with potential to affect business operations and/or institutional reputation, along with executive memos and internal storytelling.  
• Develops talking points/scripts, messages, presentations, background sheets, and other communications support materials for the President and other UTMB leaders, as appropriate.
• Reviews materials produced for executive leadership by others to ensure accuracy, proper tone/voice, and consistency with institutional style and message platforms.
• Ensures alignment with other marketing and communication department strategies and tactics.
• Translates complex scientific and medical information into engaging stories to support marketing efforts.
• Develops and maintains strong source networks throughout the institution to proactively pursue relevant stories in a timely manner.
• Writes for major institutional publications, as appropriate.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interviewing and fact-finding skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• High level of sensitivity to confidential information
• Independent planning and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to maintain productivity and professionalism when working under multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-change environment
• Comfort with electronic media, including web content-management system
• Ability to work effectively and directly with people at all levels of the institution
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement supporting tactics
• Familiarity with enterprise email platforms such as Constant Contact

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

On-site, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.