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JAMIE MAURACHER

Spring,TX

Summary

Communications leader with 15+ years of experience in the newsroom and healthcare PR. Advises senior leadership and faculty, mentors peers, and drives strategic messaging that enhances institutional reputation. Proven track record of securing top-tier local, national, and international media coverage, leading global conference communications, and providing executive-level support beyond core duties.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Relations Program Manager

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Lead communications strategy for clinical service lines and research departments, including expanded beat responsibilities, enhancing institutional visibility.
  • Direct media strategies for conferences, achieving record placements and audience reach:

-ESMO 2025: 1,600+ placements (+1,000% vs.). 2024), potential reach 2.46B
-ASCO 2025: 450+ placements (+180% vs. 2024), potential reach 1.05B

  • Build and maintain strong national and local media relationships, securing top-tier coverage.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and mentor to peers and faculty, providing strategic guidance, media coaching, and issue management.
  • Deliver executive communications support, including op-eds for leadership, and talking points for Peter Pisters.
  • Represent MD Anderson at high-profile events, including TIME100 NEXT.
  • Co-lead the PR team's Be Well™ initiative, and spearhead the media portion of the Be Well™ Beaumont launch, elevating internal and community health communications.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings to align priorities, and resolve cross-departmental concerns.
  • Oversee outputs while collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to ensure clarity, brand alignment, and risk awareness.

Network Health Correspondent - U.S. Reporter/Producer

Global News
Houston, TX /Toronto, ON
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Produced three+ daily health stories for 21 stations and national platforms.
  • Hosted daily Amazon Prime health segment to engage a broader audience.
  • Mentored three-person health unit, improving content quality and team capabilities.
  • Established relationships with national health experts, enhancing reporting authority.
  • Researched local and international stories, ensuring reporting accuracy and context.
  • Edited scripts and video footage for web and broadcast, adhering to AP and CP style guidelines.

Network Anchor - Reporter

CTV News
Toronto, ON
12.2014 - 01.2018
  • Presented live national and international news; managed Toronto's top-rated late-night news program.
  • Oversaw content production under tight deadlines, coordinating cross-country teams and senior leadership.
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure smooth broadcast operations.
  • Mentored junior anchors in effective communication techniques.

Anchor - Videojournalist

CBC / CityTV / Global News / CJDC
Various locations - Canada
09.2008 - 12.2014
  • Anchored and produced daily live newscasts; developed high-impact stories across TV, web, and radio platforms.
  • Conducted interviews with experts and community leaders.
  • Connected with viewers to foster community engagement and discussions. through social media platforms and live interactions.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism -

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Strategic media management
  • Enterprise and conference media strategy
  • Media relationship building
  • Leadership, mentorship, and coaching
  • Portfolio expansion and oversight
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Crisis and executive communications
  • Impact measurement and reporting
  • Content development and storytelling

Awards

  • 2019 RTDNA Gord Sinclair Award - National TV
  • 2016 RTDNA Spot News & Bert Cannings Award Nominations
  • 2012 RTDNA Best Radio Newscast - Medium Market
  • 2012 RTDNA Digital Media Award

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Timeline

Public Relations Program Manager

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
05.2023 - Current

Network Health Correspondent - U.S. Reporter/Producer

Global News
01.2018 - 05.2023

Network Anchor - Reporter

CTV News
12.2014 - 01.2018

Anchor - Videojournalist

CBC / CityTV / Global News / CJDC
09.2008 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Journalism -

Toronto Metropolitan University
JAMIE MAURACHER