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Communications Program Manager
The Program Manager, Internal Communications, is responsible for managing institution-wide internal communication programs. This includes writing, editorial oversight, adherence to brand standards, and the production of daily news on MD Anderson’s intranet. The role involves news and feature writing, editing, analyzing metrics, strategic planning, and logistics for Inside MD Anderson. The position requires a high level of creativity, respect for confidentiality, independent planning and decision-making, and effective problem-solving skills.
The ideal candidate will have website experience including writing for websites, and knowledge in metrics. Journalism experience would be beneficial in this position, as well as experience writing for a healthcare organization.
Job Specific Competencies
Inside.mdanderson.org:
- Consult, develop, implement, and manage communication strategies, plans, and content for MD Anderson's intranet to advance organizational goals.
- Actively participate in writing, editing, and coordinating daily news as part of the institutional communications team.
- Ensure style and brand compliance throughout the intranet and related materials.
- Manage backend data within the content management system in coordination with the supervisor.
- Ensure consistency and integrity of documents, images, accessibility, and more.
- Collaborate daily with team members and customers throughout the institution to edit and maintain online content.
Broad Institutional Communications:
- Develop, manage, measure, and consult on internal communications projects, including broad coverage of institutional initiatives such as Boot Walk and other community-related efforts.
- Consult, develop, implement, and manage communication strategies, plans, and products to advance the communication of institutional goals.
- Collaborate with customers and others in Institutional Affairs.
Writing, Brand/Editorial Style:
- Produce clear, consistent writing and editing in all work products.
- Command of Associated Press style and enforcement of MD Anderson brand and style.
- Regularly contribute to publications, programs, and services through articles, presentations, videos, scripts, slides, flyers, and other materials.
Other duties as assigned.
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
Experience
Required: Six years of experience public relations, communications, writing/editing or related field. With preferred degree, four years of required experience. May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
