Writer-Contract

HR Communications Specialist, Contract

Location: Houston, TX 77030-Hybrid. We are in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays.

Pay: $40.50/hr

Schedule:8-5 PM

Summary:

To serve as writer, editor and content creator for internal and external print and digital communications.

DUTIES:

• 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
and 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 in Business, journalism, communications, or English
Required- 3 years of Related experience in corporate communications or publishing

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