Director of Media Relations
Color is a health technology company that makes population-scale healthcare programs accessible, convenient, and cost-effective for everyone.
How You’ll Contribute:
- Define and execute a bold strategy for external communications and media relations that strengthens Color’s awareness and presence with relevant healthcare stakeholders.
- Cultivate and sustain effective working relations with news outlets, editors, and journalists to create venues and events in which to position Color as a thought leader in the healthcare and life sciences industry.
- Identify and develop content for media outreach, including newsworthy angles, timely topics and thought leadership pieces.
- Manage agency relations and lead PR production and distribution, including drafting of press releases and communications with local, regional and national media outlets.
- Understand issues facing the healthcare industry and its impact within Color’s corporate and consumer business lines to develop relevant original content and thought leadership.
- Create an internal communication plan that keeps employees informed of initiatives and integrates external communications and activities across all areas of the organization.
Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field. Master’s Degree plus.
- 10+ years experience in external corporate communications or media relations.
- Strong background in the healthcare industry and extensive healthcare media relations contacts.
- A track record of success in building relationships with media/press relevant to the healthcare industry and driving results for the business.
- In-Depth knowledge of the healthcare industry as well as traditional and non-traditional media.
- Excellent writing skills, solid presentation skills, experience developing and delivering presentations.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy Disclosure
About this role
March 24th, 2023
January 24th, 2023
Full Time
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About Color
Learn about Color and their company culture.
Color is a health technology company that makes population-scale healthcare programs accessible, convenient, and cost-effective for everyone.
Color brings essential healthcare services to people where they are, sidestepping the traditional healthcare infrastructure that burdens so many with cost and access challenges. We are proudest of improving convenience and accessibility for those who need it most — partnering with community organizations to drive awareness of critical screenings; enabling at-home screenings for union members on the road; providing essential services in churches; delivering genetic counseling services to those with family histories of life-changing conditions. We work to address the underlying access challenges of the healthcare system through technology that transforms access and utilization.
We have raised $100 million in Series E funding, bringing our valuation to $4.6 billion and our total raised amount to $378 million. We work with governments, public health institutions, employers, and national health initiatives around the world to provide the tools for preventive health and infectious disease management, including testing, vaccinations, and other services.
Tech stack
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Benefits and perks
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Healthcare benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + employer HSA contributions.
Life insurance
Comprehensive life insurance so you don't have to worry.
Company meals
Monthly lunch stipend for remote employees
Disability insurance
Comprehensive disability insurance.
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Job expired?Please let Color know you found this job on Himalayas. This will help us grow!
About this role
March 24th, 2023
January 24th, 2023
Full Time
