Associate Director, Media Relations

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate Director, Media Relations to join our Communications team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

As an Associate Director of Media Relations, you will be responsible for driving the media relations function within the Oscar Communications organization. You will lead efforts to enhance Oscar’s brand equity and reputation and engage critical stakeholders through strategic communications initiatives.

You will report to the Senior Director, Communications.

Work Location: 

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission. 

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.  

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role in the states of California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington is: $131,200 - $172,200 per year. The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $118,080 - $154,980 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies that align with Oscar’s strategic goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts, industry influencers, and stakeholders to secure steady drumbeat of positive media coverage.
• Implement a thought leadership program that includes events, awards / rankings, and contributed content.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing, public relations, investor relations, government affairs, and executive leadership, to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment of media relations efforts.
• Evaluate the efficacy of media campaigns by tracking key metrics and KPIs; provide regular reporting and insights to senior management.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.

Bonus Points

• Agency, in-house, healthcare (or other regulated industry), policy experience ideal.
• Public company experience preferred.