Director, Media and Public Relations

February 13

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Centene Corporation

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Centene Corporation is a leading provider of government-sponsored healthcare services, specializing in delivering affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions. For over 40 years, Centene has focused on transforming the health of communities by expanding access to Medicaid, Medicare, and Health Insurance Marketplace services, as well as serving military communities through the TRICARE program. As the largest Medicaid managed care organization and a key participant in the Marketplace, Centene emphasizes localized healthcare delivery combined with strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations to meet the unique needs of its members. Centene is also committed to corporate sustainability and social responsibility, prioritizing environmental stewardship and ethical governance to enhance the well-being of the communities it serves.

Contracting • Network Development • Managed Care

10,000+ employees

Founded 1984

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• 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 • 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

🎯 Requirements

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

🏖️ Benefits

• competitive pay • health insurance • 401K and stock purchase plans • tuition reimbursement • paid time off plus holidays • flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules