CareSource

Media Relations Specialist III

CareSource

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $61,500 - $98,400 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Identify new story opportunities to position CareSource with media outlets and build brand awareness
  • Develop and manage content for media and external audiences, including news stories and releases
  • Manage agencies in markets to support company initiatives
  • Respond to media inquiries in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Provide support during crisis situations with strategic communications
  • Monitor daily local, regional and national news coverage about CareSource and healthcare issues
  • Manage earned media intelligence platforms and develop quarterly reports
  • Support social media strategy
  • Promote CareSource locally and nationally, develop award entries, coordinate media events, and support company spokespeople
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including executives
  • Ensure all external materials are consistent with brand positioning and guidelines
  • Serve as liaison with key departments to provide effective communication strategy
  • Maintain a leadership role on project teams
  • Perform other job duties as requested

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in media relations
  • Healthcare communications experience preferred
  • Previous professional writing experience preferred (portfolio)
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Intermediate proficiency with visual software programs (e.g., PowerPoint)
  • Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications
  • Ability to articulate thoughts with all levels of management and in pressure intense situations
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
  • Effective decision making and problem resolution skills
  • Strong critical listening and thinking skills
  • Advanced writing and editing skills
  • Experienced technical writing skills preferred
  • Ability to work on and meet tight deadlines
  • Licensure/Certification: None