Strategic Communications Manager Utah

Strategic Communications Manager

Utah Hybrid opportunity in Salt Lake City, Utah Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system. Who We Are Looking For : Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of communications managers are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Strategic Communications team, our Strategic Communications Manager develops and executes public relations and communications programs to support business objectives for Cambia's family of brands, with an emphasis on the health plan business in Utah. The position serves as a Utah market media expert, establishing key media relationships and providing strategic communications support and advice across the enterprise - all in service of making our members' health journeys easier.

Do you have experience building relationships with media outlets and managing strategic communications campaigns? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can craft compelling stories to elevate brand reputation and serve as a subject matter expert? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia :

Qualifications : Strategic Communications Manager would have a bachelor's degree in public relations, communications or related field and 8+ years of experience in communications or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some travel required both locally and out of state

Skills and Attributes : Strong writing and editing skills with ability to translate complex, technical information for diverse audiences. Strategic and creative thinker who manages multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, both internally and externally, with strong project management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of latest communication trends, emerging technologies, and innovative solutions for reaching audiences across various channels. Proven ability to establish and nurture media relationships with reporters and editors, generating earned media coverage. Experience monitoring benchmarks, measuring media engagement impact, and analyzing effectiveness of PR initiatives. Team player with the confidence and diplomacy to take the lead and guide business partners on communications issues. Ability to creatively approach challenges both independently and in teams. Health care industry experience preferred.

What You Will Do at Cambia :

Develop and implement strategic multichannel communications plans, including public relations campaigns, social media strategies, and internal communications

Identify innovative brand awareness opportunities through sponsorships, influencer partnerships, awards, speaking engagements, and events

Create and distribute strategic communications materials such as news releases, op-eds, talking points, social media content, and blogs across multiple channels. Ensure content is compelling, newsworthy and elevates brand reputation.

Provide media training and counseling for executives and internal business partners.

Serve as subject matter expert and potential spokesperson for products, services, or brand

Build relationships with local, regional, and diverse media outlets to develop meaningful partnerships

Manage reactive media requests including developing media statements and prepping spokespeople if needed

Play key role in crisis / issue management across Utah market, coordinating rapid response communications and meeting tight deadlines

Partner with corporate functions to ensure consistent messaging, educate stakeholders as brand ambassadors, and manage tracking mechanisms to measure communication effectiveness

The expected hiring range for the Strategic Communications Manager is $100,300 - $135,700 depending on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history. The current full salary range for this role is $94,000 - $154,000.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can : Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care. Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives. Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed. Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs. Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups. We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more. In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include : Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits. Annual employer contribution to a health savings account. Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays. Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period). Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave). Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation. Employee Assistance Fund for those in need. Commute and parking benefits.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.