Senior Director, Media & Public Relations

Centene Corporation

Oversee media strategies and public relations plans for Centene's Wellcare and Medicare businesses. Engage external audiences to promote awareness and communicate strategic goals.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Montana, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,000 - $274,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the development and implementation of media strategies and public relations plans for the Wellcare and Medicare businesses
Engage and educate external audiences on Centene’s mission, vision, goals, and progress
Promote local, regional, and national awareness of Centene’s policies, values, and priorities
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or related field
8+ years of media relations or public relations experience
Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred
Public or media relations agency experience is a plus
Experience pitching issues and stories to top-tier and trade media outlets
Outstanding communications skills (oral, written, and presentation)
Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to work quickly under pressure, managing and prioritizing multiple assignments
Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

media strategiespublic relations plansmedia relationscommunicationspress clippings distributionstory pitchingmedia interviews coordinationstrategic goal developmenttactical response communication

Soft Skills

outstanding communications skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillsability to work under pressureprioritization skillsteam leadershippresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in communicationsBachelor's degree in public relations