Editor - Foundation

At Houston Methodist, the Foundation Editor is responsible for developing proactive advancement communications, deadline-driven writing/editorial content, and targeted strategies for assigned internal/external communication needs. This position will develop and edit written work that consistently reinforces the Houston Methodist brand and reputation through messaging tailored to various audiences. The Editor position will utilize strong editorial judgment and skills in writing, proofreading, and editing copy directed toward a variety of audiences and communication channels — optimizing organization, grammar, structure, clarity and style. This position will build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients. The Editor position may be required to translate scientific/medical material into writing that can be understood by broad audiences.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Effective verbal and written communication/interpersonal skills; excellent interpersonal relationships with key clients, internally and externally

• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities

• Experience in facilitation that demonstrates flexibility and creativity in managing groups

• Ability to collaborate with management, medical staff, and employees at all levels within the organization

• Ability to work with editorial staff to develop and implement operational procedures to integrate services, ensure quality care and eliminate duplication

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.