Public Relations Specialist

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: This position is crucial to the PR team as it will provide the leadership

team with the necessary public relations support it needs. This person

will support and implement PR strategy across all platforms, build

relationships with key reporters relative to the healthcare industry,

develop workflows, templates and guideline documents as needed for

campaigns, partnerships and public relations initiatives, among many

other important tasks. This person will not have direct reports and will

• Develop and manage communications initiatives involving news releases, blogs, fact sheets, media monitoring, interviews and pitching .

• Support and implement PR strategy across all platforms, with a strong focus on measurable KPIs to lead coverage reporting and asset distribution .

• Build relationships with key reporters relative to the healthcare industry to help secure media coverage.

• Develop workflows, templates and guideline documents as needed for Mcampaigns, partnerships and public relations initiatives. Including updating and maintaining the news center.

• Lead project management for member testimonials

• Overseeing media outreach and preparing leadership/spokespersons through the development of briefing documents, speeches, talking points, Q&As, etc.

• Assist in the development of strategies to increase engagement and reach.

report to Sr. Manager of PR.:

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field. 5+ years of media relations, public relations, or communications experience. Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred.

Pay Range: $67,400.00 - $121,300.00 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

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.