Research Writer Sr

We’re searching for a Senior Research Writer, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, you will provide writing, editing presentations, coordination and organizational skills to departments to reach external audiences to promote relevant research. The Senior Writer and Research Communicator will be integral to ensure compelling research stories from the hospital are sourced and featured on relevant research-related  

institutional webpages, blogs, social media platforms and local, regional and national media. The person will collaborate closely with research leaders to identify, strategize, generate and lead research promotions using lay friendly stories. You will also work closely with Philanthropy and marketing and public relations teams and other collaborating institutions to share and leverage content in multiple online and print platforms.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

To lead strategy development and implementation of a wide variety of research-related communications and fundraising strategies.  

Identify, prioritize and lead the overall advancement strategies for research–related opportunities for fundraising using news releases, news articles, blogs and social media posts about research discoveries, prizes and grants, as well as institutional and external faculty honors.  

Lead the writing, editing and publication timelines of research-related communications projects.

Identify, gain leadership buy-in and implement newer and more effective ways to promote research endeavors to external audiences.  

Lead content sourcing, generation and manage the posting and content calendar for research-related Twitter channel and share with social media team for other channels, as appropriate.  

Coordinate and work closely with Baylor’s communications and PR teams to ensure appropriate coverage of research news from both institutions.  

Manage research-related content on key external-facing websites, in coordination with the digital marketing team.  

Build relationships with key stakeholders, becoming the organization’s “go-to” contact for research news and latest developments.

Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the research community regarding effective communications.

Support faculty advancement programs and develop metrics/key performance indicators to measure success.

Skills & Requirements

Master's degree in journalism, Communications, English, Biology, Chemistry, Law or another science-related fields. Ph.D. Or In Journalism, Communications, English, Biology, Chemistry, Law or another science-related fields. Or Juris Doctor Degree (JD) required

5 years' experience in health care, technical or and biomedical research communications required 

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.