At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Responsible for the development, operationalization and management of a strategic, measurable internal communications program/structure that supports and advances the Memorial Hermann strategies, mission, vision and values. Internal audiences include employees, physicians, volunteers and board members. Seeking a candidate that has strategic internal communications planning experience alongside strong written, verbal and organizational skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of the health care industry with diverse experience in optimizing and scaling communication efforts to achieve organizational goals.Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communication, or related field

Licenses/Certifications: (None)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

Five (5) years professional experience in organizational communications, preferably in a corporate or healthcare environment, including serving in a supervisory capacity at least two (2) years

Principal Accountabilities•

Designs, executes, and manages Memorial Hermann strategic, comprehensive internal communications programs in partnership with internal and external departments.
With Communications leadership, sets and maintains Memorial Hermann's graphic and editorial standards. Ensures quality and consistency in writing and design, reviews and approves internal communications.
Works collaboratively with the Communications team, corporate and hospital leaders, and other identified groups to achieve plan objectives.
Develops and manages short and long-term communications goals and objectives to capitalize on identified opportunities.
Writes speeches and creates presentations for executives.
Promotes teamwork and a spirit of cooperation among the division's staff, as well as with the other departmental divisions.
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor staff.
In collaboration with Communications leaders, prepares annual budget, monitoring expenses to ensure cost effective operations.
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, 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.

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