Senior Market Public Affairs Leader – SoCal

Kaiser Permanente; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Southern California seeks a strategic leader for the Vice President, Market Public Affairs to steward reputation, enterprise priorities, and stakeholder relationships across government, media, community groups, and health plan leadership. You will translate enterprise strategy into market programs and lead a high‑performing team.

As the market's chief Public Affairs advisor, you will shape communications, media relations, and community engagement, balancing enterprise

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in public affairs, communications, or related disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Public Affairs advisor to the Regional President and market leadership team.
• Coordinate Public Affairs activities across communications, media relations, community affairs, and government relations to ensure alignment and execution of priorities.
• Lead market reputation, communications strategies, and workforce communications tied to operational priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive counsel

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Southern California seeks a strategic leader for the Vice President, Market Public Affairs to steward reputation, enterprise priorities, and stakeholder relationships across government, media, community groups, and health plan leadership. You will translate enterprise strategy into market programs and lead a high‑performing team.

As the market's chief Public Affairs advisor, you will shape communications, media relations, and community engagement, balancing enterprise