Communication Specialist

About the role

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas, licensed for 582 beds with over 25 locations across Tarrant County. John Peter Smith Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the nation's largest hospital-based family medical residency program. The network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network, with specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The group was formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the network's operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes. The goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. As community stewards, JPS abides by three rules: Own it, Seek joy, and Don't be a jerk. Employees experience passion, diversity, and dedication. The Communications Specialist position is full‑time, salaried, within the Communications division, and falls under the Business/Professional job category. The work location is 1500 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits and creates internal and external communications in various media on all platforms.
• Works with internal customers to re-purpose and amplify messages and stories for website and media.
• Writes media materials including media pitches, key messages and social media posts.
• Coordinates information gathering and writing for publications, such as newsletters, emails, online content, announcements, and events.
• Works with department team members to coordinate internal and external communications projects and promotional campaigns, etc.
• Collaborates with departmental communicators, employee engagement teams, and other operational teams to produce engaging and informative content for employees.
• Contributes to and enhances the professionalism of internal and external communications.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and JPS policies regarding patient privacy.
• Responds during on-call situations during emergency code activations and news media situations.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Business Communications, Public Relations, Communications or another relevant degree from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting. 3 plus years of experience creating content for publication, from concept through delivery. 2 plus years of experience on a team (s) in