At Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, your words will help shape the future of healthcare. We are seeking a Content and Marketing Specialist—a writer-first role for a creative, strategic storyteller who can craft clear, compelling content that brings DMU’s mission to life. From web and email to social media and long-form storytelling, this role is central to building brand awareness, engaging diverse audiences, and advancing the university’s strategic goals through impactful, purpose-driven communication.

What you’ll do:

• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive content strategy across earned, owned and paid media that advances the university’s goals.
• Write, edit and proof high-quality content for DMU’s targeted audiences across multiple channels, including websites, social media, email, donor narratives, news media, print materials, advertising campaigns, videos and multimedia presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinicians and other subject-matter experts to produce accurate and engaging content related to medicine and health sciences education, research, alumni and community engagement, philanthropy and the Des Moines University Clinic.
• Serve as the primary communications liaison for designated programs and departments, ensuring their unique stories are told effectively. Areas may include admissions, student affairs, university advancement, research and the clinic.
• Partner with marketing team members to manage the content calendar and production workflow to guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality, on-brand materials.
• Analyze content performance using data insights to refine messaging, improve effectiveness and increase audience engagement.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in content writing, editing, marketing or similar roles. Experience in higher education, health care or mission-driven organizations is a plus.
• This role will transition to a hybrid model after three months, requiring on-campus presence three times per week.

*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well!  Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits. 

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

Salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000, depending on experience.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Marketing and Communications

Status:  Exempt

About Des Moines University

Founded in 1898 in Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines University is a postgraduate medical university comprised of three colleges – College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences – that offer nine graduate degree programs. Des Moines University combines the top advantages in medical education available today: an expert faculty, a rigorous and relevant curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, a dynamic and diverse research environment, and a supportive, inclusive community of students and faculty active in learning and service. By consistently producing outstanding graduates who excel in their careers, DMU maintains one of the strongest reputations in the sphere of American medical education.

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