Reporter

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

DEPARTMENT Communications and Marketing

SUPERVISOR AVP of Editorial Strategy & Programming

BASIC FUNCTION

To communicate information to TMA members on health care news topics (as assigned) via researching, reporting, writing, and proofing articles for Texas Medicine magazine, Texas Medicine Today daily member e-newsletter, and other print and digital publications and communications projects.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

• Research, report, and write articles as assigned covering public health, practice management, socioeconomics, legal, medical education, and other association topics for Texas Medicine , TMAs monthly magazine .
• Research, report, and write articles as assigned for Texas Medicine Today , TMAs daily membership e-newsletter.
• Consult with TMA staff to develop Texas Medicine and Texas Medicine Today
• Attend meetings in other TMA divisions to gain background knowledge for stories.
• Meet with AVP of Editorial Strategy & Programming to discuss editorial and production calendars, story development, and editorial direction for Texas Medicine , Texas Medicine Today , and other communications campaigns.
• Meet with managing editors to discuss copy and deadlines.
• Contribute story and art ideas to content pitch meetings.
• Proofread assigned sections of Texas Medicine and Texas Medicine Today.
• Assist with operations / print and digital production of Texas Medicine , Texas Medicine Today , and editorial services.
• Attend / participate in TMA conferences.
• Work with marketing and web teams to promote stories and other TMA communications materials via social media and web.
• Assist TMA members over the phone and in person with requests for information.
• Attend trainings and workshops to improve professional skills.
• Perform other related duties as directed or required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

INDEPENDENCE / SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Employee should work closely with editors to develop content.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and Experience :

Requires concentrated understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge. Knowledge required is normally equivalent to the attainment of bachelor's degree and several years (i.e., minimum 5 years) professional journalism work experience.

Skills and Abilities :

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to collaborate with other TMA employees. Must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks independently with superior time-management skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to plan work that requires evaluating facts to determine courses of action and deal effectively with members. Superior writing and reporting skills required. Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment and demonstrate proficiency with digital content management systems. Experience in public health reporting preferred. Previous association work, health care communication work, or magazine experience helpful.

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