Communications Specialist, Senior
Communications Specialist, Senior
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$ 78000 - 115100
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Workforce Classification:
HybridJoin Our Team: Do Meaningful Work and Improve Peoples Lives
Our purpose to improve customers lives by making healthcare work better is far from ordinary. And so are our employees. Working at Premera means you have the opportunity to drive real change by transforming healthcare.
To better serve our customers we are fostering a culture that emphasizes employee growth collaborative innovation and inspired leadership. We are dedicated to creating an environment where employees can excel and where top talent is attracted retained and thrives. As a testament to these efforts Premera has been recognized on the 2025 Americas Dream Employers list. Newsweek honored Premera as one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Americas Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Americas Greatest Workplaces For Mental Well-Being Forbes ranked Premera among Americas Best Midsize Employers for the fourth time.
Learn how Premera supports our members customers and the communities that we serve through our Healthsource blog: you ready to take your career to the next level We have an incredible opportunity that might be just what youre looking for! Join our dynamic team and be part of a company that values innovation collaboration and growth. As a Senior Communications Specialist you will have the chance to work on exciting projects collaborate with talented professionals and make a real impact for our Provider audience. Were looking for someone who is passionate driven and ready to embrace new challenges. If youre ready to be part of something amazing apply now and lets create the future together!
The Senior Communications Specialist will work collaboratively as part of a team to plan develop create and implement communications and marketing materials that advance Premeras goals and focus on Provider communications. This role will advise business partners to develop content identify appropriate communication strategies and use communications help to manage change. The Senior Communications Specialist will provide support and guidance in creating effective communications for internal or external use.
What you will do:
- Develop write edit and finalize a wide range of communications including letters memos website content newsletter articles email presentations Q&As and other communications for internal and external audiences. May create press releases media relations content case studies white papers executive bios social media content and speaking proposals. Review copyedit proofread and revise communications prior to distribution to ensure accuracy clarity and appropriateness.
- Develop and maintain content related to Premeras business objectives and performance key initiatives history and facts and people related news to be used in both internal and external communications.
- Develop strategies for communicating complex or sensitive information. Determine the best way to apply consistent themes to messaging. Distill complex material into clear succinct content that is engaging and easy for others to understand.
- Manage communication timelines and deliverables. Guide leaders in developing effective communication plans and timelines to fit communication objectives.
- Apply creative and technical skills to develop and produce communication content that is engaging and meets objectives of communication efforts. Work with creative design video or web designers as needed to develop materials.
- Evaluate effectiveness of communications and make recommendations for improvement as needed. Research media coverage and industry trends.
- Work closely with team and leaders to stay current on Premera priorities and developments.
- Support executives writing communications as needed.
- Support additional team projects as needed.
What you will bring:
- A Bachelors degree in English Communications Journalism Marketing or Business or four (4) years of work experience (Required).
- Three (3) years of experience in communications (Required).
- Communications or public relations experience.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft 365 suite.
- Strong multimedia and writing skills.
- Regulated industry or healthcare experience.
What you will gain:
- Continuing to advance your communication skills through developing writing editing and finalizing a wide range of communications for internal and external audiences.
- Develop your strategic thinking through developing strategies for communicating complex or sensitive information determining the best way to apply consistent themes to messaging and distilling complex material into clear succinct content.
- Managing communication timelines and deliverables guiding leaders in developing effective communication plans and timelines will develop your project management skills.
- Progress your creative and technical skills through developing and producing communication content that is engaging and meets objectives of communication efforts. This includes working with creative design video or web designers.
Premera total rewards
Our comprehensive total rewards package provides support resources and opportunities to help employees thrive and grow. Our total rewards are more than a collection of perks theyre a reflection of our commitment to your health and well-being. We offer a broad array of rewards including physical financial emotional and community benefits including:
Medical vision and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs including a 401K employer match and believe it or not a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents including counseling services stress management programs and mindfulness programs just to name a few.
Generous paid time off to reenergize.
Looking for continuing education We have tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries team accomplishments and more.
For our hybrid employees our on-campus model provides flexibility to create your own routine with access to on-site resources networking opportunities and team engagement.
Commuter perks make your trip to work less impactful on the environment and your wallet.
Free convenient on-site parking.
Subsidized on-campus cafes make lunchtime connections with colleagues fun and affordable.
Participate in engaging on-site activities such as health and wellness events coffee connects disaster preparedness fairs and more.
Our complementary fitness & well-being center offers both in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling.
Need a brain break Challenge someone to a game of shuffleboard or ping pong while on campus.
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action:
Premera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Premera seeks to attract and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status gender or gender identity sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need an accommodation to apply online for positions at Premera please contact Premera Human Resources via email at or via phone at .
The pay for this role will vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates geographic location market conditions and specific skills and experience.
The salary range for this role is posted below; we generally target up to and around the midpoint of the range.
National Plus Salary Range:
$78000.00 - $115100.00*National Plus salary range is used in higher cost of labor markets including Western Washington and Alaska.
Were happy to discuss compensation further during the interview because we believe that open communication leads to better outcomes for all. Were committed to creating an environment where all employees are celebrated for their unique skills and contributions.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
