ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in communications, public relations or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience preferred.
• Experience in external communications required, with an emphasis in media relations.
• Excellent writing, communications and presentation skills, with the ability to create content for a variety of channels required.
• Demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure, working with peers and team leaders.
• A focus on continuous improvement, identifying ways to improve our team’s efficiency, processes and measurement.
• Understanding of communications and marketing, content development and strategy and channel delivery.
• General understanding of traditional and emerging strategic communications trends and technologies.
• Curiosity and a desire to continually learn about the business of health care and the changing dynamics of kidney care.
• Ability to self-start, think critically and solve problems creatively.
• Solutions-driven and collaborative mindset, taking ownership to improve outcomes and help others with projects as needed.
• Proven project management ability and skillset.
• Ability to manage projects with accountability for tactical execution and outcomes, prioritizing and multi-tasking on a daily basis.
• Proclivity to be a positive, positive part of a healthy, high-functioning team operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize and execute, independently, the completion of all projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Solid relationship-building skills across all levels of organization and with external vendors.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Media Relations
• Develop and execute media relations strategies and contribute to regular, proactive outreach to support key company business objectives
• Ideate strategic and creative pitch angles and story ideas, leveraging foundational understanding of complex subject matter and insights from research and data sources as appropriate
• Develop and implement strategies for building personal relationships with key members of the media
• Execute writing and distribution of press releases, media alerts, op-eds and letters to the editor
• Assist with media training and messaging development for interview opportunities and coverage reports as needed
• Support processes largely independently for media monitoring, media list management
• Demonstrate professionalism engaging directly with outlets, vendors and other third parties
• Cross-functional project management
• Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives involving collaboration with other departments and across the Marketing and Communications organization
• Prepare and submit various award submissions for corporate honors and recognitions that elevate brand reputation
• Maintain a strong working relationship based on trust and respect with teammates from other lanes to ensure brand standards and appropriate media coverage of DaVita events and activities.
• Manage projects with accountability for tactical execution and outcomes.
• Support the development of strategic planning and the execution of long-term efforts to achieve team goals.
• Present to team and stakeholders with support as needed.