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Hours of Work : 40 hours a week
40 hours a week
Days Of Week : Work Shift :
Work Shift : Job Description :
Job Description :
The community and public relations director will support and assist strategies that create and maintain a positive image of Methodist Charlton Medical Center for patients and community members.
The director serves as an active member of the Best Southwest community, participating on local boards and other committees, and acts as a liaison between the community and Methodist Health System.
The director will proactively interact with media, including print, broadcast and digital, to obtain placement of hospital-related news stories and will respond to media requests for information quickly.
The position will support social media and digital media strategies, as well as marketing strategies by working with the corporate public relations and marketing team.
The director will lead community relations efforts by planning and implementing community events that benefit both the health system and the community.
The director will support the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
Education :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in journalism, public relations, marketing, or communications
Related Work Experience and Other Skills :
6-10 years of experience in public relations, media, journalism, or equivalent. A strong grasp of the English language, with excellent writing, spelling, and grammatical skills.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus, but not required. Experience with social media preferred.
Responsibilities :
- Identify, pitch, and secure news stories in accordance with standards set by Methodist Health System Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations and Methodist Health System Assistant Vice President of Public Relations.
- Assist in developing social media posts and blog articles for various Methodist Health System social channels.
- Develop and coordinate events and programs for Methodist Charlton Medical Center and as assigned for Methodist Health System corporate, including open houses, groundbreaking ceremonies, dedications, celebrations, and community health education programs.
- Represent Methodist Health System and Methodist Charlton as the contact for participation in sponsorships, donations, and community volunteer initiatives;
establish criteria for involvement.
- Serve as liaison between Methodist Charlton and community groups, leaders, and boards.
- Plan and implement budget for community involvement programs. Identify high impact use of marketing dollars to reach strategically targeted demographics.
Responsible for monthly variance explanation for catering and community marketing as it relates to the Methodist Charlton campus.
- Collaborate with Methodist Charlton Leadership in executing hospital’s strategic plan. Build and maintain key relationships within the hospital and Methodist Health System to ensure a current, in-depth knowledge of services and key events.
- Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to both physicians, executives and laypeople, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Serve as part of PR crisis communications team.
- Write for internal newsletters, public-facing publications, external award nominations, and speeches for executives at Methodist Charlton Medical Center.
Other duties as assigned.
About Methodist Charlton Medical Center :
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster in southwestern Dallas County.
In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite;
a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit.
We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care;
stroke care; hip and knee joint replacement; women and children’s services; and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups.
Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned :
- Magnet-designated hospital
- 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
- Get With The Guidelines Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association
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