Public Relations – Media Manager

Centene Corporation

Public Relations & Media Manager for Centene, focusing on reputation management in healthcare. Collaborating with executives and managing media relations to enhance corporate visibility.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Montana, Ohio, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,700 - $157,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for advancing Centene’s reputation and strategic interests
Manages multiple priorities with minimal oversight
Influences key stakeholders internally and externally
Builds and maintains strong relationships with media outlets
Develops and executes integrated media and public relations strategies
Provides strategic counsel and guidance to subsidiaries and senior executives
Monitors and analyzes media coverage and legislative developments
Acts as a key liaison with trade associations and external stakeholders
Supports government relations initiatives with clear messaging
Coordinates media interviews and speaking opportunities
Manages Public Relations approval process between subsidiaries and corporate management
Collaborates with Corporate Communications, Government Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Policy teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, or related field required
Master's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, or related field preferred
7+ years experience of media relations, public relations, and government relations, preferably in healthcare, government, or regulated industries required
Proven track record of managing complex communication strategies and government affairs initiatives preferred
Experience working independently with minimal supervision and exercising strong judgment in high-stakes environments preferred
Demonstrated executive presence and ability to effectively influence senior leadership and external stakeholders preferred

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 relationspublic relationsgovernment relationscommunication strategiesstrategic counselmedia coverage analysislegislative developments monitoringrelationship buildingstakeholder influencecrisis communication

Soft Skills

strong judgmentexecutive presenceinfluencing skillscollaborationindependent workprioritizationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementcommunicationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree