Media & Public Relations Specialist

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization in healthcare seeks a media relations professional to enhance community engagement and public awareness of its mission. Responsibilities include developing communication strategies, managing media relationships, and producing various communication materials. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and demonstrate experience in media relations, particularly within healthcare environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• 2+ years of media relations, public relations, or communications experience.
• Experience working in managed care or healthcare preferred.
• Experience with monitoring tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement media strategies and public relations plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media partners.
• Assist in the development of target media lists and news stories.

Skills

Communications skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field

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.

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:
Develop and implement 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.

• Ensure the media distribution of press clippings are timely and efficient and cover all relevant areas, issues and subsidiaries

• Assist in the analysis of industry and competitive news that impact the organization, its subsidiaries and/or the industry and recommend action plans

• Assist in the development and implementation of media and public relations strategies to support Centene and/or its lines of business

• Develop materials to effectively support the communication plan, including press releases, brochures, newsletters and promotional opportunities

• Assist in 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field. 2+ years of media relations, public relations, or communications experience. 4+ years of media relations, public relations, or communications experience preferred. Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred. Public or media relations agency experience and experience with monitoring tools is a plus. Outstanding communications skills (oral, written, and presentation). Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to work quickly under pressure, managing and prioritizing multiple assignments.



Pay Range: $68,700.00 - $123,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

About the company

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.

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