Communications Manager

Lantern is the specialty care platform connecting people with the best care when they need it most. By curating a Network of Excellence comprised of the nation's top specialists for surgery, cancer care, infusions and more, Lantern delivers excellent care with significant cost savings to employers and their workforces. Lantern also pairs members with a dedicated care team, including Care Advocates and nurses, for the entirety of their care journey, helping them get back to good health, back to their families and back to work. With convenient access to specialists nationwide, Lantern means quality care is within driving distance for most. Lantern is trusted by the nation's largest employers to deliver care to more than 6 million members across the country. Learn more about us at lanterncare.com. 

About You:

• You use LOGIC in your decision making and understand that progress is critical to making change. You focus on the execution of your content while balancing a fast-paced environment and you take the time to celebrate both the small & big wins. 
• INCLUSION is a core tenant of your personal beliefs. A diverse and inclusive environment is incredibly important to you. You understand and desire to be a part of a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives & you cherish the differences in each individual that you interact with.
• You have the GRIT, drive and ambition to tackle big problems. Big problems require big ideas and a team that supports new ideas. 
• You care deeply for your customers are driven to keep HUMANITY in all decisions. Your customers aren’t just the individuals using your product. They are the driving factor in your motivation to make a change.
• Integrity guides you in life. Focusing on the TRUTH vs. giving people the answers they want to hear. 
• You thrive in a Team Environment. Collaboration is key in innovation and creating change.

These pillars of LIGHT are a reminder to our team that we are making a difference by providing guidance and support in navigating the often complex and confusing landscape of healthcare. We hope that through this LIGHT, individuals can find their way to the best care, resources, and support they need to get back to life. 

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect to speak further about career opportunities at Lantern.

Please apply to our role & someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will reach out to help you navigate our interview process.

Lantern is looking for a Communications Manager to amplify our inspiring stories and increase awareness of our impact. The Communications Manager will lead and execute Lantern’s external communications strategy, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across media and social channels. This role requires strong writing skills, strategic thinking and enthusiasm for developing a modern communications strategy that builds engagement and advances Lantern’s strategic initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, agency partners, and cross-functional teams to elevate Lantern’s brand and thought leadership.  

Location: Remote 

Responsibilities:  

External Communications   

• Assist in developing communications strategy in partnership with internal stakeholders and external agency  

• Provide strategic guidance to PR agency partners; review and approve brand-related PR materials to ensure alignment with organizational messaging and standards.  

• Manage day-to-day relationship with PR agency and respond to inbound media inquiries  

• Collaborate with marketing teams and subject matter experts to ensure timely and appropriate media responses across all channels.  

• Draft high-quality written materials, including press releases, bylines, Q&As, and media  statements.  

• Ensure coordination of messages and communication efforts across both internal and external audiences.  
• Serve as an editor for PR platforms, including the newsroom, wire and monitoring services, and contributing and reviewing content regularly.  

Social Media  

• Own Lantern’s LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube channels, including content calendar management, copywriting and collaboration with Design on creative assets.  

• Drive engagement and audience growth through testing, analytics and optimization.  

• Lead Lantern’s employee advocacy program to amplify content across the organization.  

• Manage Executive Thought Leadership program, including ghostwriting and advising senior leaders on LinkedIn engagement.  

• Integrate employer brand and talent acquisition goals into social media strategy.    

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field.  

• 5+ years of experience in communications, media relations or public relations.  

• Exceptional writing and editorial skills with strong attention to detail.  

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to driving results.  

• Experience managing social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube) for professional communication and brand engagement.  

• Demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories through a variety of media, including written, video, infographics and social media.  

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.  

• Familiarity with tools like Canva, Riverside, HubSpot or similar content creation tools   

• Baseline understanding of healthcare industry or ability to learn quickly.   

Strong Candidates Will:  

• Work independently to keep projects on track across multiple stakeholders 

• Be an effective cross-functional collaborator who builds relationships to uncover stories 

• Get excited about social media trends and finding creative ways to reach people with our messages  

Benefits:  

• Medical Insurance  

• Dental Insurance  

• Vision Insurance  

• Short & Long Term Disability  

• Life Insurance  

• 401k with company match  

• Paid Time Off  
• Paid Parental Leave 

Lantern does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.