Media Coordinator

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:
Develops and implements media strategies and public relations plans to engage and educate external audiences on Centene's mission, vision, goals and progress. Promotes regional and national awareness of Centene's policies, values, and mission to a diverse audience including the media, general public, government and healthcare communities.

• Demonstrates a deep curiosity and commitment to learning Centene’s structure, priorities, and evolving strategy in order to align media efforts with business goals.
• Ensures the media distribution of press clippings cover all relevant areas, issues and subsidiaries.
• Distributes press clippings to senior leaders of communications and other departments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Monitors and analyzes industry and competitive trends and news that impact the organization, its subsidiaries and/or the industry and recommends communications action items where necessary.
• Supports communications project and workflow management for Centene and/or its lines of business, including supporting the planning, coordination and execution of communications projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Develops target media lists, drafts media pitches, and assists in coordinating media interviews and other visibility opportunities for company executives.
• Develops and implements media and public relations strategies to support Centene and/or its lines of business.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key media partners and continuously grows the positive reputation of the corporation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field required. 2 years of Media relations, public relations, or communications experience required. Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment strongly preferred. Public or media relations agency experience and experience with monitoring tools is a plus

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