Corporate Communications Specialist

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a corporate communications professional to support internal and external communications across the organization. The role emphasizes AP style, proofreading, content development, collaboration across levels, and HIPAA awareness, with opportunities to write news, speeches, and employee communications.

The position requires strong editing, storytelling, and project management skills to ensure accurate, timely messaging throughout the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Advertising, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Journalism, or Advertising.
• Healthcare, consulting, or agency experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational and internal communications principles.
• Experience in news writing, editing, speech writing, and/or employee communications.

Skills

Storytelling

AP Style

Editing

Proofreading

Content development

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

HIPAA/PHI

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Advertising, Nonprofit Management, or a related field

Job description

Location

Rosedale Office Building

Department

Corporate Communications

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours

40

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business, Advertising, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.

• One (1) or more years of experience, including applicable internships, in:
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Social Media
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
• Healthcare, consulting, or agency experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of organizational and internal communications principles.
• Experience in news writing, editing, speech writing, and/or employee communications.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of AP Style and editorial best practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
• Strong storytelling and content development skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Effective project management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Creativity and innovative thinking in communication strategies and content development.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in documenting, maintaining, and managing communications content.
• Understanding of HIPAA/PHI requirements and the importance of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision while exercising sound judgment.

About Us

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.