Responsibilities

• The Program Manager, Division Publications supports communications initiatives for the James P. Allison Institute, helping translate scientific and organizational priorities into engaging content for internal and external audiences.
• The Program Manager, Division Publications works closely with leadership and stakeholders to advance awareness of research, education, and institutional achievements.
• Manages and develops external and internal communications in support of the James P. Allison Institute, including content creation, prioritization and approval.
• Routinely meets with Allison Institute leadership to understand ongoing/emerging priorities to effectively translate into UT MD Anderson and Allison Institute's overall communications strategies.
• Develops multimedia content and manages projects for web, intranet, social media, presentations, events, reports and proposals, in accordance with UT MD Anderson brand and quality standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and closely coordinates with Institutional Affairs and Philanthropy colleagues to develop press releases, outreach to media, philanthropy communications, and corporate/external outreach.
• Oversees writing, editing and approval of Allison Institute communications.
• Regularly writes and edits copy for UT MD Anderson platforms for external and internal audiences.
• Clear, consistent writing and editing in all work products.
• Command of Associated Press and UT MD Anderson style.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree English, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Required: Six years in public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field, to include one year experience in healthcare, science or academic field.
• With Master’s degree, four years experience to include one year experience in healthcare, science or academic field.

Preferred

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field.
• Podcast experience is a plus.
• Experience in academic medicine, healthcare, research, or scientific environments is preferred.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.