Writer
UAB Medicine
Description
Compensation: $47,665 - $77,455/Year
Work with the Best at UAB Medicine:
UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a nationally ranked academic medical center committed to education and advancing medical science through research.
- U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
- America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
- Level I Trauma Center
- NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center
Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture. Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match.
General Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs research, writing, editing, and production tasks. Writes targeted short form copy for digital assets such as social media posts, digital advertisements, infographics, presentations, etc., as well as stories, announcements, articles, etc. May prepare publication(s); coordinates design, content, layout, publication and distribution of newsletters, magazines, video and informational/promotional materials. Proofs copy and approves photography, illustrations and graphics. Obtains client and printer concurrence. Provides technical and topical consultation. May produce audio, video and broadcast media materials. Maintains master information files and databases. Assists in identifying potential markets and promoting department services and capabilities. Makes presentations as required. Assists with design and production of special assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required and three (3) years of related work experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Fluent understanding of copywriting, targeted by audience; social media fluency, Adobe PhotoShop and InDesign experience a plus.
Patient Population Served
Potential patient contact during event, photography/video, research and outreach activities.