Centene is transforming the health of our communities one person at a time. As an Executive on our team, you could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members.
Position Purpose: 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, strengthening Centene's reputation with external audiences including the media, general public, government, and healthcare communities. Partners closely with executive leadership to ensure consistent, high-impact messaging and proactive media positioning.
- Leads the development and execution of media relations and public relations strategies that support organizational priorities and elevate Centene’s brand and reputation.
- Serves as a senior spokesperson and represent Centene at media engagements, public forums, and industry events as appropriate.
- Partners with executive leadership to develop strategic messaging, media plans, and responses aligned to business objectives and reputational considerations.
- Oversees the development of target media lists, story proposals, and the coordination of media interviews and speaking opportunities for senior leaders.
- Builds, manages, and deepens relationships with key national, regional, and trade media, industry influencers, and external stakeholders.
- Monitors, analyzes, and interpret industry, competitive, and issue-driven media coverage; recommend proactive and responsive action plans.
- Ensures timely, accurate distribution and reporting of media coverage across relevant business areas and subsidiaries.
- Collaborates closely with Communications Leadership and cross-functional partners to execute high-quality media programs from strategy through placement.
- Provides leadership, mentorship, and guidance to media and public relations team members, fostering strong performance and professional growth.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Education/Experience:
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
Pay Range: $188,900.00 - $359,800.00 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, 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