HR Communications Specialist

Job Title: HR Communications Specialist
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid - in the office Tuesday and Thursday)
Duration: 3+ Months

Job Duties:

• To serve as writer, editor and content creator for internal and external print and digital communications.
• Serves as editor of monthly employee newsletter and internal blog(s); manages content, timelines, and distribution of assigned communications vehicles.
• Researches, writes and edits news stories (i.e. profiles of clinicians, employees, departments, patients/families; consumer pediatric health topics; research developments; breaking news, etc. ) and scripts for internal and external deliverables, including monthly employee newsletter, videos, intranet and internet sites and national corporate magazine, as assigned by manager or respective publication editor.
• Proactively identifies important initiatives and events at the hospital and work with manager and director to ensure appropriate coverage is incorporated into assigned publications; responds to e-mail queries and story ideas from internal clients and identifies appropriate course of action; attends weekly editorial budget meetings with Internal Communications group.
• Attends events for internal and external reporting. Coordinates with photographers, writers, public relations team, and event managers, as needed, to ensure coverage of important hospital news and events.
• Builds relationships with key stakeholders, physicians, department leaders and administrative staff to remain abreast of important news, developments, and initiatives.
• Assists with editing and writing for other corporate, internal, and executive communications, including global emails, intranet, letters, speeches and talking points, as assigned by manager. Drafts communications that meet specific objectives, with clarity, organization, accuracy, and balance.
• The primary duties for this position include writing and editing stories. The contingent worker will research stories, procure story leads, when possible, interview employees, gather background information from colleagues, the internet, etc. They would also need to secure photos and graphics for inclusion on the Connect intranet. They need to possess strong writing skills and storytelling ability. They will need to be able to identify news angles and understand writing for an internal audience. They need to have a customer service mindset and work well with others. Experience working with executives is a plus. Any graphics experience is a plus.

Skills:

• Candidates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective marketing communications principles and writing and editing standards through their previous experience and body of work.
• The successful candidate will possess strong oral communication skills and exceptional writing talent; the ability to organize complex information into logical and readable communications; strong vocabulary; excellent grasp of grammar.

Knowledge and Skills:

• AP writing style and Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project); basic skills and knowledge of video capture and editing; well-developed organization skills and ability to meet simultaneous deadlines; a collaborative style; and an interest in joining a fast-paced, growing communications group.
• Experience with internal/employee communications, social media and SharePoint Designer 2010 preferred.

Education:
Required - Bachelor's Degree Business, journalism, communications, or English.
Required - 3 years Related experience in corporate communications or publishing.