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CareSource · 2 days ago

REMOTE - Media Relations Specialist III (Pacific Time Zone) - R9888

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $100K/yr

5+ years exp

CareSource is a healthcare organization seeking a Media Relations Specialist III to maximize earned media opportunities and drive brand awareness. The role involves developing content for media, managing relationships with stakeholders, and responding to media inquiries in a timely manner.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for identifying new story opportunities to position CareSource with media outlets and build brand awareness with target audiences

Develop and manage content for media and external audiences, including news stories, news releases and other communications

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, health care and related issues

Manage ongoing earned media intelligence platforms and develops quarterly reports

Support social media strategy

Responsible for promoting CareSource locally in all markets and nationally including developing award entries, coordinating media events and providing support to company spokespeople/ presenters

Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including executives, to ensure successful collaboration

Responsible for ensuring all external materials are consistent with brand positioning, established guidelines

Serve as a liaison with key departments to provide effective communication strategy

Maintain a leadership role on project teams

Perform any other job duties as requested

Qualification

Media relationsHealthcare communicationsMicrosoft OfficeVisual software proficiencyProblem resolutionDeadline managementCommunication skillsDecision makingCritical thinking

Required

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

Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office

Intermediate proficiency level with visual software programs, such as PowerPoint or other related software program

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

Ability to work on and meet tight deadlines

Preferred

healthcare communications experience

Previous professional writing experience as demonstrated by portfolio

Experienced technical writing skills

Benefits

You may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance

A substantial and comprehensive total rewards package

Company

CareSource

Glassdoor3.8

CareSource provides managed care services to Medicaid beneficiaries.

Founded in 1989

Dayton, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.caresource.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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