At Houston Methodist, the Lead Editor position is responsible for leading the content development of the Houston Methodist digital workplace (the intranet), working closely with the intranet program manager, editing and creating content, developing and executing training for content author's throughout the system, and serving as a coordinator and gatekeeper of content. The Lead editor will work with content authors across the organization and oversee what is published to ensure the content is up to date an aligned with the Houston Methodist brand and the overall intranet strategy. The lead editor will be responsible for the content management of the shared system pages. The Lead Editor approves/reviews intranet content, offers insight into content direction, troubleshoots issues and problem-solves when necessary, and works proactively to help both the team and stakeholders achieve goals and meet objectives.

　　The Lead Editor ensures that stakeholders' requests and the team's efforts align with Houston Methodist's overall digital workplace strategy(s).

　　PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Oversees the work of content authors throughout the system

　　Collaborates closely with Intranet program manager to meet objectives of the digital workplace

　　SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Leads efforts to create and streamline intranet content processes, as well as develops and executes intranet strategy within assigned scope

　　Edits and writes content when necessary

　　Serves as gatekeeper for the intranet content and ensure content is updated in timely manner

　　Develops training and trains content authors to publish relevant content on the intranet

　　QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Leads standards development and creating best practice guidelines for internal users, and ensures content conforms to established standards

　　Acts as a brand steward, ensuring all messaging, copy and other content is within brand voice and editorial guidelines

　　Partners with management on policies and procedures, editorial guidelines and maintaining documentation (such as conflicts of interest statements, author's checklists, releases, contracts and requests to reprint)

　　Tracks the status and manages the deadlines of all projects and determines if and when the team can accept and complete new jobs

　　FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Contributes to budget planning process through discovery and analysis of future projectsGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Fosters an environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement and growth.; identifies opportunities to improve processes, and, in conjunction with Manager and Senior Editors, implements improved processes across entire team

　　Proactively seeks opportunities to serve in leadership roles and facilitate marketing initiatives across departments

　　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 Communication, English, Journalism, or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE

　　Minimum of 8 years experience in editing and/or writing.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

　　N/AKNOWLEDGE, 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.

　　Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and Adobe Creative Suite and other desktop publishing apps.

　　Ability to identify opportunities and propose solutions to make a project successful and satisfy stakeholders' needs

　　Detail-oriented expert in copy editing and copy writing, with an unerring ability to make writing better through meaningful revisions and fastidious corrections

　　Strong project management skills

　　Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities

　　A thorough knowledge of contemporary editorial and intranet practices

　　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* NoTRAVEL**

　　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 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.