Centene Corporation

Transforming the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.

Vice President, Media & Public Relations

Public RelationsPublic RelationsFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1984H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Missouri

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

$188.9K - $359.8K / year

Bachelor Degree9 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Leads the development and execution of media strategies and public relations programs that advance Centene's mission, vision, goals, and progress • Serves as a senior leader responsible for shaping local, regional, and national media engagement • Partners closely with executive leadership to ensure consistent, high-impact messaging and proactive media positioning • Serves as a senior spokesperson and represents Centene at media engagements, public forums, and industry events as appropriate • Builds, manages, and deepens relationships with key national, regional, and trade media, industry influencers, and external stakeholders • Monitors, analyzes, and interprets industry, competitive, and issue-driven media coverage; recommends proactive and responsive action plans • Collaborates closely with Communications Leadership and cross-functional partners to execute high-quality media programs from strategy through placement

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent experience required
  • Master's Degree preferred
  • 9+ years of media relations / public relations experience required
  • Experience pitching issues and stories to top-tier and trade media outlets
  • Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred

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

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