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Public Relations Coordinator

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The Ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Public Relations Coordinator to join our dynamic PR team!

The Public Relations Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of events and initiatives that result in public visibility of the company and will support other departments in their initiatives development and implementation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and enjoys working collaboratively to support media relations efforts, craft compelling communications materials, and managing public speaking as well as awards submissions. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your healthcare knowledge and sharpen your PR skills by working alongside seasoned members of the PR team, gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a collaborative and growth-oriented setting.

How you will make an impact:

• Evaluate and review information to develop recommendations on public relations documents such as brochures, advertorials, news releases, fact sheets and press kits, and scripts, among others for final approval.
• In charge of quotations for Public Relations materials, events, activities, and premiums.
• Coordinate press conferences and other public relations events as needed.
• Prepare proposals for events and sponsorships.
• Collaborate with the PR team to support media relations activities, including outreach, tracking, and follow-up.
• Assist in the development of a range of media materials such as press releases, talking points, communications plans, social media content and media pitches.
• Research and build targeted media lists, with a focus on healthcare trade and mainstream media.
• Monitor media coverage and compile regular reporting to assess PR performance and visibility.
• Support the Public Speaking and Awards process—move speaking requests through review/approval process, manage deadlines, and help prepare submissions.
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries and support interview preparation.
• Stay informed on healthcare trends, news, and industry developments relevant to our brand and stakeholders.
• Take on additional PR-related projects and administrative support tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA in related field; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related role (agency and/or internship experience welcome).
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and formats preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint for creating polished presentations.
• Experience with SharePoint preferred.
• Experience with social media content creation preferred.
• Interest in and/or experience with healthcare communications preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment preferred.
• Familiarity with media database tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Cision) is a plus.
• A proactive attitude, collaborative mindset, and excellent attention to detail is preferred.

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Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.