Corporate Communications Strategist

We're hiring a Corporate Communications Strategist!

Join Delta Dental of Missouri and help shape the voice of a trusted brand.

In this high-impact role, you'll lead strategic messaging, manage media relations, and drive social media engagement to elevate our reputation.

If you're a communications expert with a strategic mindset and talent for impactful messaging, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary 

The Corporate Communications Strategist is responsible for ideation, development and execution of an integrated corporate communications strategy to uphold and improve perception of DDMO with key constituents.

This highly visible role works in collaboration with the director, marketing & communications, CSMO and external public relations consultants to provide recommendations to DDMO leadership and various internal teams that focus on reputation management through messaging to key audiences, corporate social media strategy and crisis communications. 

This individual works independently, often directly with internal areas to respond to communications needs.

The lead creates compelling communications to convey key messages, align with the Delta Dental national brand, and build credibility and trust with various audiences.

Developing complex communications is key in this role, as is continuous evaluation of current communications and recommendation of new communication vehicles to maximize effectiveness.  

The role develops communications with a focus on reputation management and enhancement, utilizing Delta Dental Plan Association messaging as well as developing localized messaging for Delta Dental of Missouri and its subsidiary companies.

This individual manages the development, editing, approval and distribution of communications materials to external audiences, including social media content, press releases, corporate statements and materials, and crisis communications.

In addition, the lead develops communications for internal staff to utilize with key audiences (brokers, clients, members, etc.) 

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities 


* Collaborate with media relations consulting firm to provide direction on media outreach priorities and connect local outreach opportunities with upcoming DDPA national content.  


* Monitor social media channels and develop content in alignment with communications strategies, as well as send social media responses in coordination with various departments. 


* Work closely with community impact staff to identify specific stories of grant outcomes for media pitches; identify ways to engage with grantee organizations, including orchestration of check presentations/collaborative promotion of grants and donations with outside organizations. 


* Develop and implement social media calendar on several platforms, utilizing DDPA content and content from community impact and marketing teams.

Monitor social media effectiveness and recommend improvements based on engagement result...