Memorial Hermann Health System · 14 hours ago
Senior Communications Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMemorial Hermann Health System is dedicated to delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of the community. The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for managing communications and public relations strategies to support the organization's strategic goals, enhance its reputation, and engage staff.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Manages communications strategies and tactics, including one or more of the following – public relations, internal communications, collateral development, graphic design, event management, sponsorships, etc, ensuring timely execution and consistency
Maintains a positive relationship with various system departments leaders and stakeholders to accomplish goals
Provides guidance to various departments on internal messaging best practices
Evaluates the effectiveness of communications and public relations activities by documenting results and recommending changes for improvement, when appropriate
Responds promptly and courteously to internal requests and external calls or solicitations
Monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to budget and proactively seeks cost cutting measures
Assists in the planning of comprehensive communications and public relations strategies for assigned system services, facilities, or system programs
Manages multiple internal services, facilities, or programs with limited supervision
Trains and develops less experienced staff, as needed
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, business, health care, or related field preferred
Three (3) years professional experience in marketing and/or public relations
Experience in internal communications within healthcare or a hospital system a plus
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficient computer and Microsoft office skills
Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Experience working with leadership and managing confidential or sensitive communications
Company
Memorial Hermann Health System
Advancing Health. Personalizing Care.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
The John M. O'Quinn FoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
2022-08-02Grant· $5M
2022-07-07Grant
Leadership Team
Michael Roussos
SVP, President of Academic Hospitals and CEO, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Campus
David Wong, MD
Director, Virtual Health Product Management
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