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 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
- Develop and communicate 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
- Develop strong relationships with trade, national and international media
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field
- 8+ years of media relations or public relations experience
- Experience in managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred
- Public or media relations agency experience
- Outstanding communications skills (oral, written, and presentation)
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment
Centene Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Centene Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Centene Corporation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick time are provided alongside paid parental and caregiver leave, with adoption reimbursement also available. Feedback suggests time-off policies are broad enough to support major life events and everyday needs.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible schedules, remote work options, relaxed dress codes, and an Employee Assistance Program are offered along with discounts on products and services. Feedback suggests this flexibility enhances work-life balance across varied roles and locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employee stock purchase plan support long‑term financial wellbeing. Feedback suggests these programs form a stable foundation within the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Centene provides healthcare solutions to individuals across the United States with more than 23 million members nationwide.
