Media Analyst in Jefferson City, Missouri

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Position Purpose: Develop and implement a media and reputational monitoring strategy to support Centene’s mission, vision, goals and progress. Support media strategies and public relations plans to promote local, regional and national awareness of Centene’s policies, values and mission to a diverse audience including the media, general public, government and healthcare communities.

• Ensure the distribution of press clippings are timely and efficient and cover all relevant areas, issues and subsidiaries

• Assist in the analysis of industry and competitive news that impact the organization, its subsidiaries and/or the industry and recommend action plans

• Assist in the development of target media lists to build awareness of Centene and subsidiary policies, news and impact

• Opportunity to grow in role to assist in the development and implementation of media and public relations strategies, including development of press releases, media pitches and other promotional activities

• Monitor media coverage data to measure the success of the company’s marketing efforts to optimize the organization’s presence.

• Maintain relationships with media partners to support positive reputation for the organization

• Develop materials to support media strategies and communication plans

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field. 1 to 3 years of media relations, public relations, or communications experience. Experience working in a managed care, insurance, or healthcare environment preferred. Public or media relations agency experience and experience with monitoring tools is a plus. Outstanding communications skills (oral, written, and presentation). Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to work quickly under pressure, managing and prioritizing multiple assignments.Pay Range: $54,000.00 – $97,100.00 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. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

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