Assistant Director of Communications

Scottish Rite for Children•Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Overview Scottish Rite for Children is seeking a strategic, collaborative and creative Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications to help lead and execute high-impact initiatives that advance our mission and strengthen the institution’s brand and reputation. This role serves as a key member of the MarCom leadership team, overseeing strategy, content development and various initiatives. The Assistant Director manages a team of communications professionals and external partners to ensure that all marketing and communications efforts are aligned with Scottish Rite’s goals, values and patient-centered mission. The ideal candidate is an experienced communicator and manager who excels at storytelling, team leadership and cross-functional collaboration. They bring both strategic insight and hands-on expertise to ensure the seamless execution of content strategies across multiple platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, marketing or public relations.
Minimum 5 years of management or supervisory experience required.
Should possess excellent written and verbal communication, media relations and organization skills including strong writing/proofreading skills and familiarity with AP style
Strong leadership, team-building and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to interact effectively with all levels of medical and administrative staff.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, contractors and vendors.
Expertise in digital communications, media relations and reputation management.
Proficiency with Mac and PC environments, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
Familiarity with social media management tools and website content management systems.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health care, nonprofit or agency settings preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Senior Director and Director of Marketing & Communications and Senior VP of PR/Communications to develop and execute a comprehensive communications strategy supporting Scottish Rite’s mission and organizational objectives.
Guide content direction and editorial priorities, ensuring messaging aligns with institutional goals and resonates with key audiences.
Lead strategic planning for internal and external communications, reputation management and brand storytelling.
Collaborate with contractors, consultants and agency partners to ensure all marketing and creative work reflects Scottish Rite’s tone, patient-centered focus and brand purpose.
Lead and mentor a team of communications professionals, providing clear guidance, support and accountability.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive and creative team culture that values strategic thinking, innovation and professional growth.
Delegate effectively to empower team members while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency across all communications.
Oversee the team that creates compelling written and visual content—including articles, videos, publications, newsletters and digital marketing materials—that reinforce Scottish Rite’s mission and brand voice.
Manage day-to-day operations of content production, ensuring projects meet deadlines, budgets and quality standards.
Guide internal teams on content creation, storytelling techniques and cross-channel campaign development.
Lead initiatives to expand the organization’s community presence through earned media, sponsorships and outreach campaigns.
Help oversee the team’s marketing operations, content, social media and analytics.
Manage media relations strategy, partnering with the Content Manager to build journalist relationships, pitch stories and oversee press materials and media events.
Lead efforts to enhance physician and institutional reputation across digital health platforms such as Healthgrades, WebMD and Doximity.
Manage relationships with digital and print media agencies, overseeing advertising placements and media buys to ensure alignment with strategic goals and budget parameters.
Develop and maintain editorial project timelines, ensuring content and campaigns are delivered efficiently and effectively.
Coordinate with agency and vendor partners, managing production schedules, creative deliverables and quality control.
Implement and maintain approval processes that promote consistency, compliance and brand integrity across all communications.
Spearhead new initiatives and projects.
Analyze performance data, identify trends and recommend process improvements to optimize communication effectiveness.
Contribute to departmental budgeting, reporting and strategic planning.