• The Public Relations Specialist supports proactive external communications initiatives and media relations, with an emphasis on brand and reputation management. • 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. • 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, media list 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.