Senior Communications Specialist - Philanthropy

We’re looking for a Sr. Philanthropy Communication Specialist, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position you will serve as writer, editor and content creator for internal and external print and digital communications.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Job Duties & Responsibilities
•    Staff writer/reporter for internal and external publications and digital media.
•    Serve as contributor for newsletters and internal communications; manage content, timelines and distribution of assigned communications vehicles.
•    Research, write and edit stories, blog posts, global emails, talking points, scripts and other communications as needed for internal and external distribution via print, digital and social channels.
•    Guide, coordinate and work with designers, photographers, videographers and other creative specialists to produce printand digital deliverables.
•    Proactively identify important initiatives and events at the hospital and work with leadership to ensure appropriate coverage is incorporated into assigned publications; respond to e-mail queries and story ideas from internal clients and identify appropriate course of action.
•    Develop strategic communications plans and presentations to promote and advance organizational initiatives, goals and priorities.
•    Attend events for internal and external reporting. Coordinate with photographers, writers, public relations team and event managers, as needed, to ensure coverage of important hospital news and events.
•    Build relationships with key stakeholders, physicians, department leaders and administrative staff to remain abreast of important news, developments and initiatives.
•    May assist with editing and writing for other corporate, internal and executive communications, including global emails, intranet, letters, speeches and talking points, as assigned by director.
•    Draft communications that meet specific objectives, with clarity, organization, accuracy and balance.
•    Manages content for assigned publications.
•    May contribute to executive communications or perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Requirements
•    Bachelor's Degree required
•    3 years Related experience in news media, corporate communications or publishing required
 

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.