Scottish Rite for Children · 11 hours ago
Assistant Director of Communications
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expScottish Rite for Children is seeking a strategic, collaborative and creative Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications to help lead and execute high-impact initiatives that advance our mission and strengthen the institution’s brand and reputation. This role serves as a key member of the MarCom leadership team, overseeing strategy, content development and various initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the Senior Director and Director of Marketing & Communications and Senior VP of PR/Communications to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy supporting Scottish Rite’s mission and organizational objectives
Guide content direction and editorial priorities, ensuring messaging aligns with institutional goals and resonates with key audiences
Lead strategic planning for internal and external communications, reputation management and brand storytelling
Collaborate with contractors, consultants and agency partners to ensure all marketing and creative work reflects Scottish Rite’s tone, patient-centered focus and brand purpose
Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals, providing clear guidance, support and accountability
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and creative team culture that values strategic thinking, innovation and professional growth
Delegate effectively to empower team members while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency across all communications
Oversee the team that creates compelling written and visual content—including articles, videos, publications, newsletters and digital marketing materials—that reinforce Scottish Rite’s mission and brand voice
Manage day-to-day operations of content production, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets and quality standards
Guide internal teams on content creation, storytelling techniques and cross-channel campaign development
Lead initiatives to expand the organization’s community presence through earned media, sponsorships and outreach campaigns
Help oversee the team’s marketing operations, content, social media and analytics
Manage media relations strategy, partnering with the Content Manager to build journalist relationships, pitch stories and oversee press materials and media events
Lead efforts to enhance physician and institutional reputation across digital health platforms such as Healthgrades, WebMD and Doximity
Manage relationships with digital and print media agencies, overseeing advertising placements and media buys to ensure alignment with strategic goals and budget parameters
Develop and maintain editorial project timelines, ensuring content and campaigns are delivered efficiently and effectively
Coordinate with agency and vendor partners, managing production schedules, creative deliverables and quality control
Implement and maintain approval processes that promote consistency, compliance and brand integrity across all communications
Spearhead new initiatives and projects
Analyze performance data, identify trends and recommend process improvements to optimize communication effectiveness
Contribute to departmental budgeting, reporting and strategic planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations
Minimum 5 years of management or supervisory experience required
Should possess excellent written and verbal communication, media relations and organization skills including strong writing/proofreading skills and familiarity with AP style
Strong leadership, team-building and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to interact effectively with all levels of medical and administrative staff
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, contractors and vendors
Expertise in digital communications, media relations and reputation management
Proficiency with Mac and PC environments, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with social media management tools and website content management systems
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail
Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset
Preferred
Experience in health care, nonprofit or agency settings
Company
Scottish Rite for Children
Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions with the focus of giving children back their childhood through expert care.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert Walker
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-15
Scottish Rite for Children
2025-10-07
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