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At DaVita, we find that our best leaders are those who create an inspiring vision for the future and empowers their team to achieve success. They have always enjoyed tackling difficult problems and believe that the best way to solve them is through collaborative, team efforts. They take ownership of results and instill accountability in those they lead. They are driven, strong communicators, relationship builders, and find real fulfillment in challenging work.
Sound like you? Then you might be a great fit for an external communications role with DaVita.
Here's what you can expect as a Public Relations Manags at DaVita:
- Minimum of 5+ years in corporate communications or agency environment, with experience in a managerial role.
- Extensive experience in proactive communications required, with an emphasis in media relations.
- Strong writing skills required, with proficiency in AP Style.
- Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, working with peers and leadership.
- Understanding of communications strategy, content development and channel delivery.
- Ability to manage projects and campaigns with accountability for strategy, tactical execution and outcomes.
- Strong critical thinking, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage junior team members, including delegating tasks when appropriate, performing timely performance reviews, and providing informal feedback to teammates to ensure professional development.
- Ability to communicate important DaVita goals and objectives to teammates and senior leadership.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Bachelor’s degree required; healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Proactive communications – Tell DaVita’s story, helping achieve business objectives and connect with key stakeholders (including current/ future patients and teammates, nephrologists, nurses, payors and policymakers). Work with leaders and SMEs across the business to identify story opportunities and bring them to life in a way that connects with audiences.
- Media relations and media monitoring – Advance the company’s reputation through a thoughtful media relations program. Build and maintain relationships with media at the local, state and national levels. Stay abreast of key media opportunities and trends, finding ways to incorporate DaVita into the story where appropriate. Assist in the monitoring of daily news coverage to identify stories and trends relevant to internal stakeholders.
- Strategic counsel to company executives – Provide direct and proactive counsel and support to the senior leaders and SMEs participating in media interviews. Build talking points and briefing documents to maximize interview opportunities. Conduct and/or participate in media trainings of relevant spokespeople.
- Special projects – Write, edit, review and ensure appropriate distribution of materials, including news releases, articles and backgrounders.
- Manage and mentor – As appropriate, mentor and coach the team.
Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.
What We’ll Provide:
More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
- Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary/ Wage Range
$62,200.00 – $91,300.00 / year
