Methodist Health System Jobs

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

Monday-Friday, weekend days as needed

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Description:

The Communications Coordinator will serve as a key member of our story-telling team, serving as a critical contact for patients and physicians to share their success stories in print and online. The Coordinator will also champion editorial strategies to create and maintain a positive image among patients, staff, providers, and the community at large. An essential role will be to create Methodist’s many newsletters that cater to both internal and external audiences, with a dual focus on print and digital communications.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, public relations, or marketing

• At least 2 years of copywriting experience on deadline, a strong grasp of the English language with excellent writing, spelling, and grammatical skills

• Experience with online publishing and marketing platforms, such as WordPress and Eloqua, is preferred

• Experience writing for SEO and for video a plus

Job Responsibilities:

• Writing for print and digital external communications, such as consumer-facing magazines, newsletters, patient videos and testimonials, and social media

• Writing and editing content for internal communications, including staff-wide and physician newsletters

• Other research and writing duties as needed, including a special emphasis on award nominations

• Shooting photos (point-and-shoot camera or smartphone) and producing videos for earned media or community publications

• Building and maintaining key relationships within the hospital and MHS to ensure a current, in-depth knowledge of services and key events

• Staying aware of strategic service line priorities of the hospital

• Must be willing to work weekend and evening hours for media stories or events

• Assisting with community events and other duties as assigned, in support of MHS

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023

• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.