Senior Communications Specialist

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Job Description

The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies and tactics that support M. D. Anderson Cancer Center programs and initiatives. This position incorporates a high level of creativity, respect for confidentiality, collaborative and independent planning and decision-making, and effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include:

Publications: Serves as editor of weekly F.Y.I. newsletter for M. D. Anderson patients and caregivers, including planning content, writing, editing and designing each issue. Provides writing support for several other newsletters, magazines and online projects.

Brochures: Consults with departments to understand goals and determine communication needs. Plans and completes projects to include brochures and related materials. Coordinates and oversees photography, design and printing of these projects with graphic designer.

Required Experience:

Minimum of five years in communications, journalism, public relations or related field. Majority experience in publications, preferably in health care or academic setting.

This Job Requires the Following Skills:

The ideal candidate possesses superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and must be able to interact well with employees at all levels of the organization. The senior communications specialist handles multiple projects, works with a sense of urgency, collaborates with staff members, meets project deadlines, and finds innovative and creative solutions to project goals.

This Job Requires the Following Computer Skills:

Must operate proficiently in Microsoft Office, the Internet and Adobe InDesign. Some experience with Adobe Photoshop preferred.

Education Required:

Required: bachelor's degree with major in communications, journalism, English, public relations or related field. Preferred: master's degree in same.

Location: Houston, Texas

Company URL: http://www.mdanderson.org/

Job URL: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=700&ji=2243439&sn=I

Position Type: Full Time

US Citizenship required: Yes

Security Clearance required: Yes

Travel Required: 10% of the time (approximate)

This job starts on 1-Jul-08

Job Posted Tue 1-Jul-08 9:11 AM

Company Info for this Employment Listing

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd Box 229
Houston, TX 77030
USA

David Berkowitz (Add to Contacts)
(713) 792-0653
http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=700&ji=2243439&sn=I