Marketing Specialist

Houston Methodist

Marketing Specialist

Houston ,

Texas

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At Houston Methodist, the Marketing Specialist position is responsible for partnering with and supporting marketing management in driving preference and volume for assigned programs/service lines and maximizing the impact of assigned sponsorships.

This client-facing role fosters positive relationships with hospital stakeholders, physicians and vendors as assigned and contributes to the development, implementation, measurement, and optimization of marketing/sponsorship plans.

The Marketing Specialist contributes to developing effective business cases with management, digital, web, market research and other cross functional teams to drive positive change in partnership with hospital operations.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Fosters and maintains positive relationships with clients, marketing stakeholders, sponsored organizations and vendors.
Demonstrates leadership in meetings and actively participates and provides meaningful contributions that drive decision-making. Clearly identifies next steps.
Contributes to the education of stakeholders related to strategic marketing initiatives that support the organization.

Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic team focused work environment that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department and organizational goals.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Contributes to development of plans, campaigns, creative kickoffs, and event strategy. Implements and measures defined key performance indicators (KPI) performance and forms insights under guidance of manager.
Effectively manages projects with vendors, creative teams with clear communication, timely delivery of assets. Fulfills sponsorship elements to deliver against brand objectives and drive results.

Collaborates with writers, designers to develop content for web, collateral, blog and newsletter articles, advertising and press releases as assigned.

Provides input to clients in an advisory capacity in order to help them make sound business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments, and problem-solving issues at hand.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Contributes to strategy and performance assessments for programs and service lines, sponsorships and events under guidance of manager.

Contributes to the development of effective business cases by gathering and analyzing data and identifying support under guidance of manager.

Contributes to the optimization of the Houston Methodist experience for consumers by identifying opportunities for excellence.
Contributes to the development of clear and concise communications, reports, and presentations with compelling data for leadership.
Develops and reviews marketing collateral and advertising to ensure messaging and photography align with guidelines.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Submits invoices on time and tracks and adheres to budgets for assigned projects.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Contributes to optimizing strategy and initiatives by identifying gaps and opportunities in partnership with manager.
Proactively problem solves under the guidance of manager. Grows and enhances marketing knowledge and abilities. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE
Four years experience related to Marketing and Communications
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
Demonstrates professional growth and shows initiative and authority in conversations
Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities and deadlines
Positive and supportive attitude and demeanor
Ability to multi-task and work in an organized manner
Ability to uphold confidential and sensitive information
Proficient in spreadsheet, word-processing and presentation software
Sound judgment and decision making ability, with strong critical thinking skills; understand when to escalate issues
Ability to receive constructive feedback and demonstrate performance improvement including receiving, seeking out and acting on performance feedback
Open to ideas offered by others; works collaboratively and contributes to dialogue
Demonstrative initiative in managing projects and communication with stakeholders
Effective written communication and presentation skills
Ability to engage with the public/consumers in a positive manner and in alignment with Houston Methodist standards

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

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 inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.

Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.

Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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