Location: Washington, DC (remote option available)
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Public Relations
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
The Director is responsible for leading all external communications activities, including MHPA’s mission, policy positions and programs to the media and public, MHPA members and various audiences. The position reports directly to the President & CEO and leads the collaboration with MHPA staff on external and internal communications activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Develops and implements MHPA’s communications’ strategy to actively shape public discourse around Medicaid and managed care issues
Directs all MHPA public relations campaigns, including the Value of Medicaid Managed Care (VoMMC) campaign
Conducts outreach to press and public; responds to press inquiries and proactively advances MHPA’s communications interests among the media and with other key stakeholders operating in the Medicaid space
Manages all communications programs, including branding and messaging, that effectively describe and promote MHPA and its products and services
Maintains, develops, and enhances MHPA press contacts and distribution list
Development and distribution of press releases and other MHPA collateral items
Writing and composition duties, including principal editing of MHPA’s industry newsletter and all MHPA publications and other public-facing materials
Oversees maintenance and development of MHPA website
Manages all social media channels for MHPA, developing and implementing an over-arching social media strategy that reflects MHPA’s broader organizational goals
Serves as primary staff liaison to the MHPA Communications Committee, which includes partnering with other MHPA Departments and Committees to ensure the Communication Committee can develop stakeholder-targeted strategies for elevating MHPA priorities
Collaborates with MHPA’s Government Relations and Advocacy team to elevate MHPA policy priorities and advocacy initiatives at the state and federal levels
Performs other duties as assigned
KEY SKILLS
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Understanding of digital marketing concepts
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making
Knowledge of Medicaid and/or health policy issues
Knowledge about associations and/or Capitol Hill
Comprehensive project management
Microsoft Office products
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Professional and positive approach
Proactive and strategic approach to communications activities
Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills / collaborative team player
Flexible and willing to respond to timely policy developments and issues needing urgent attention
Self-motivated
Dynamic and creative
Bachelor’s degree required. Work experience may substitute for advanced degree. 5-7 years of experience in media relations, communications in health policy, on Capitol Hill, or health care related organization. Experience in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, health insurance and/or managed care strongly preferred.
Founded in 1995, the Medicaid Health Plans of America (MHPA) represents the interests of the Medicaid managed care industry through advocacy and research to support innovative policy solutions that enhance the delivery of comprehensive, cost-effective, and quality health care for Medicaid enrollees. MHPA works on behalf of its 130+ member health plans, known as managed care organizations (MCOs), which serve nearly 49 million Medicaid enrollees in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. MHPA’s members include both for-profit and non-profit, national and regional, as well as single state health plans that compete in the Medicaid market. www.medicaidplans.org
