Medical Writer jobs in Kansas

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News Editor/Writer and Media Relations Liaison
  • University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • Department:
    Communications - Administration
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    News and Media Relations

    Position Title:
    News Editor/Writer and Media Relations Liaison

    Job Family Group:
    Professional Staff

    Job Description Summary:
    The Editor/News Writer and Media Relations Liaison works as a part of the news and media relations team to promote the research and education initiatives at the University of Kansas Medical Center. This position will collaborate with the news team to identify and write news stories highlighting research, education and community engagement for publication in various KU Medical Center outlets, including the KUMC.edu website, magazine, newsletters, electronic newsletters and associated channels. This position also will work with the Associate Director of News and Media Relations and other team members to support media relations activities, including interviews, press releases and pitches. This position will assist with media tracking, compiling media lists and facilitating occasional in-person media relations activities onsite. This position will review and edit copy produced by other members of the team, making note of grammar, AP Style and KU Medical Center style. The position will work collaboratively with other members of the communications team to provide content for additional communication channels as needed.

    Anticipated hiring range: $54,000 - $58,000

    Work location: Hybrid schedule of remote and in-office work.

    Job Description:
    Conditions of employment: Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

    Required Qualifications
    Education: Bachelor's degree or above in journalism, mass communications, strategic communications, or a relevant degree

    Work Experience:
    Three years' experience and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in news writing for various print, web and digital communication channels.

    Two years' experience conducting media relations.

    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

    Preferred Qualifications

    Work experience:
    Experience in a position that requires extensive writing, such as a reporter, news writer, editor, university communicator or public relations professional

    Experience working in higher education communications, nonprofit communications or corporate communications

    Experience working in science communications

    Experience producing content for multiple channels

    Experience editing for a newspaper, magazine or online news channel

    Experience fulfilling interview requests and pitching story ideas to local and national media outlets

    Skills:
    Professional, collegial, timely and able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

    Collaborative and able to succeed in a team environment.

    Ability to work with diverse populations and cultures.

    Must be able to keep information confidential.

    Self-motivated with ability to take direction as appropriate.

    Job Duties Outlined

    Create content for various communications channels highlighting education, research and innovation throughout KU Medical Center, its three schools (Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing) and related institutes and centers.

    Edit colleagues' content in a timely manner with an eye for grammar, style and readability.

    In collaboration with the KU Medical Center Communications Department, support the university's comprehensive brand strategy.

    Under the direction of the Associate Director of News and Media Relations, support a wide variety of media relations activities, including interviews with media, writing and distributing press releases or media advisories. Assist with managing media when they are on campus.

    Assist in crisis communications planning and execution.

    Serve as liaison to KU Medical Center Communications resources, collaborating and supporting team members as needed.

    Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Required Documents

    Resume/CV

    Cover Letter

    Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

    Employee Type:
    Regular

    Time Type:
    Full time

    Rate Type:
    Salary

    Compensation Statement:
    The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

    Pay Range:
    $54,000.00 - $80,000.00
    Minimum
    $54,000.00
    Midpoint
    $67,000.00
    Maximum
    $80,000.00

    Application Instructions:
    To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/News-Editor-Writer-and-Media-Relations-Liaison_JR005789 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005789.

    Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

    About KU Medical Center:
    The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

    Benefits:
    KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

    KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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