DaVita Kidney Care
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Public Relations Specialist
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DaVita Kidney Care
This role supports proactive external communications initiatives and media relations, with an emphasis on brand and reputation management, as a member of DaVita’s corporate communications team. The ideal candidate will develop an understanding of DaVita’s business goals and apply creative, strategic thinking to deliver on brand‑enhancing communications projects. Key duties include writing, developing and pitching media stories, coordinating external content strategy across channels, media monitoring and reporting, and project management, with the opportunity to support other high‑impact communications special projects. This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.
Base pay range $56,500.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 and 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
Essential Skills and 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
What We’ll Provide
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on‑demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Colorado residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Public Relations Specialist
role at
DaVita Kidney Care
This role supports proactive external communications initiatives and media relations, with an emphasis on brand and reputation management, as a member of DaVita’s corporate communications team. The ideal candidate will develop an understanding of DaVita’s business goals and apply creative, strategic thinking to deliver on brand‑enhancing communications projects. Key duties include writing, developing and pitching media stories, coordinating external content strategy across channels, media monitoring and reporting, and project management, with the opportunity to support other high‑impact communications special projects. This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.
Base pay range $56,500.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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 and 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
Essential Skills and 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
What We’ll Provide
Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on‑demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Colorado residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age‑identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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