Communications Specialist – Writer

The Writer is a creative communications professional with strong writing skills, a passion for Bethany Children’s Health Center’s mission, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. This position is responsible for creating and editing communications for internal and external audiences, generating ideas for new content, proofreading articles before publication, and supporting the development of various newsletters, videos, and graphics.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duty

Percent of Time

Create and edit communications on a variety of topics for our internal and external audience.

55%

Assist with management of Bethany Children’s website and intranet platform (BuzzCom)

20%

Support the Bethany Children’s Foundation with communications to various stakeholders.

10%

Actively participate in ideation brainstorming sessions with the team, to identify engaging content for both internal and external audience.

5%

Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are effectively communicated to employees by actively participating in meetings and documenting key takeaways.

5%

Other duties as assigned

5%

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience

3-5 years of Communications, writing and/or Marketing experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong journalistic ability to source stories from employees.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate with Communications and other departments.
• Confidence to engage with leadership and explain communication strategies.
• Creative ability to develop engaging content and communication strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software.

Our work begins where we are all equal – at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center (formerly The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital) located in Bethany, Oklahoma is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The ACHC accredited hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

• Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.