Communication Specialist Job at Pride Health, Houston, TX

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  • Pride Health
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Communication Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: 1919 S BRAESWOOD BLVD, MEYER*Leopold L. Meyer Building, Houston, TX 77030

Shift: 8am – 5:00pm

Duration: 3 Months (13 weeks)

Pay rate: $37.00 an hour on W2

 

Job Summary

  • 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 Required:

  • 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.

 

Education Required:

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

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Company Description

Pride Health is a leading minority-owned healthcare recruitment & staffing firm that offers highly customized business process solutions at cost-effective prices.
Headquartered in New York City as a top minority supplier, PRIDE Health offers a broad geographic reach with offices throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, PRIDE has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective IT, and business process solutions. PRIDE serves Client-Partners in the healthcare, IT, financial services, retail and insurance industries offering both Direct Hire and Temporary Staff of Healthcare Professionals, Vendor Management Systems, IT Hardware Procurement Services, and Business Processing Outsourcing.
Temporary, Contract, Per Diem & Direct Hire staffing solutions are only part of what we can offer our clients.

Company Description

Pride Health is a leading minority-owned healthcare recruitment & staffing firm that offers highly customized business process solutions at cost-effective prices.\r\nHeadquartered in New York City as a top minority supplier, PRIDE Health offers a broad geographic reach with offices throughout the U.S., India, and Brazil. Leveraging more than 20 years of experience, PRIDE has enhanced its core competency of IT staffing services by creating client-centric, cost-effective IT, and business process solutions. PRIDE serves Client-Partners in the healthcare, IT, financial services, retail and insurance industries offering both Direct Hire and Temporary Staff of Healthcare Professionals, Vendor Management Systems, IT Hardware Procurement Services, and Business Processing Outsourcing.\r\nTemporary, Contract, Per Diem & Direct Hire staffing solutions are only part of what we can offer our clients.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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