Job Description

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

A relationship builder and versatile communicator who is excellence driven, focused on solutions and is passionate about high-quality outcomes, the Digital Content Specialist is a seasoned strategist, creative thinker and storyteller. Understanding the value of communications, this team member effectively tells the overarching ECU Health story in a compelling way that drives engagement, awareness and change among different stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Journalism, English, Communications or Public Relations.

Three to four years of professional experience required.

Proven results in developing and implementing digital communications through exemplary communication skills (written and verbal) and a solid command of social media and website dynamics. Demonstrated experience in editorial judgment, branded content understanding, and digital technical skills required. Working knowledge of market dynamics, current marketing/communications principles, digital, social and traditional formats is essential. Experience working with website content management systems. Creative mindset approach to problem solving and communication tactics. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in and support a matrix relationship with dual (system and care site) accountability.

Practical knowledge of AP style.

Other Information

This is a full-time on-site position with benefits.

Shift:  40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tina Chavez, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]