Centene

healthcare

Director,Media&PublicRelations

$118–219k Missouri, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Director, Media & Public Relations at Centene. Skills: media strategies, public relations plans, media relations, public relations. Oversee the development and implementation of media strategies and public relations plans to engage and educate external audiences on Centene’s mission, vision, goals and progress. Promote local, regional and national awareness of Centene’s policies, values, and mission to a diverse audience including the media, general public, government and healthcare communities”

What You'll Achieve.

engage and educate external audiences on Centene’s mission, vision, goals and progress; Promote local, regional and national awareness of Centene’s policies, values, and mission; continuously grow the positive reputation of the corporation

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analyze the reporting of industry and competitive news that impact the organization, its subsidiaries and/or the industry and recommend action plans

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field, 7+ years of media relations or public relations experience, Experience pitching issues and stories to top-tier and trade media outlets, Outstanding communications skills (oral, written, and presentation), Excellent organizational and planning able to work quickly under pressure, managing and prioritizing multiple assignments, Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred, Public or media relations agency experience is a plus

What You'll Do.

Oversee the development and implementation of media strategies and public relations plans to engage and educate external audiences on Centene’s mission

regional and national awareness of Centene’s policies

and mission to a diverse audience including the media

government and healthcare communities

Develop and implement media and public relations strategies

Represent Centene at media and public events

Oversee the development of target media lists

proposals for news stories

and coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities with company executives

Oversee the Development and communication of Centene’s strategic goals and tactical responses

Ensure the media distribution of press clippings are timely and efficient and cover all relevant areas

issues and subsidiaries

Analyze the reporting of industry and competitive news that impact the organization

its subsidiaries and/or the industry and recommend action plans

Build and maintain relationships with key media partners and continuously grow the positive reputation of the corporation

Work closely with CCO to develop and execute high-quality media programs from conception to execution to placement

Develop relationships with trade

national and international media

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with CCO to develop and execute high-quality media programs

Communication Scope

Outstanding communications skills (oral, written, and presentation)

Process & Methodology

planning, managing and prioritizing multiple assignments

Full Job Description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility. **Position Purpose:** Oversee the development and implementation of media strategies and public relations plans to engage and educate external audiences on Centene’s mission, vision, goals and progress. Promote local, regional and national awareness of Centene’s policies, values, and mission to a diverse audience including the media, general public, government and healthcare communities. * Develop and implement media and public relations strategies. * Represent Centene at media and public events * Oversee the development of target media lists, proposals for news stories, and coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities with company executives * Oversee the Development and communication of Centene’s strategic goals and tactical responses * Ensure the media distribution of press clippings are timely and efficient and cover all relevant areas, issues and subsidiaries * Analyze the reporting of industry and competitive news that impact the organization, its subsidiaries and/or the industry and recommend action plans * Oversee the development and implementation of media and public relations strategies * Oversee the development of target media lists, proposals for news stories, and coordinating media interviews with company executives * Build and maintain relationships with key media partners and continuously grow the positive reputation of the corporation * Work closely with CCO to develop and execute high-quality media programs from conception to execution to placement * Develop strong relationships with trade, national and international media **Education/Experience:** Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field. 7+ years of media relations or publi

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