Associate Director, Owned Media

Hi, we're Oscar. We're hiring an Associate Director, Owned Media to join our Communications team.

Oscar is the first health insurance company built around a full stack technology platform and a focus on serving our members. We started Oscar in 2012 to create the kind of health insurance company we would want for ourselves—one that behaves like a doctor in the family.

About the role

As an Associate Director, External Communications, you will oversee external communications strategies across our digital platforms website, blog / newsroom, and social media. You will be responsible for the implementation of comprehensive external communications initiatives, aligned with Oscar’s strategic objectives, that enhance Oscar’s brand presence and engage critical stakeholders. You will develop Oscar’s external communications channels and generate content for sophisticated audiences including: B2B, investor, regulator, and technical. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, public relations, and product teams, to ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with brand standards.

You will report to the Senior Director, Communications.

Work Location: 

Oscar is a blended work culture where everyone, regardless of work type or location, feels connected to their teammates, our culture and our mission. 

If you live within commutable distance to our New York City office (in Hudson Square), our Tempe office (off the 101 at University Dr), or our Los Angeles office (in Marina Del Rey), you will be expected to come into the office at least two days each week. Otherwise, this is a remote / work-from-home role.  

You must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, or Washington, D.C. Note, this list of states is subject to change. #LI-Remote

Pay Transparency:

The base pay for this role in the states of California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Washington is: $144,000 - $189,000 per year. The base pay for this role in all other locations is: $129,600 - $170,100 per year. You are also eligible for employee benefits, participation in Oscar’s unlimited vacation program and annual performance bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cohesive external communications strategies that align with Oscar’s overall business objectives.
• Develop and manage external communications calendar, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, engaging content across all owned channels (including, but not limited to: social media channels, website, blog, etc).
• Develop Oscar’s external communications channels and generate diverse content (including blog and social media content, whitepapers, case studies, etc) for sophisticated audiences including: B2B, investor, regulator, and technical.
• Analyze external communications performance metrics, provide insights, and optimize strategies to improve engagement, reach, and conversion rates.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in social media and digital marketing; integrate new tools and platforms as appropriate.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content strategy, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.

Bonus Points

• Agency, in-house, healthcare (or other regulated industry), policy experience ideal.
• Public company experience preferred.

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At Oscar, being an Equal Opportunity Employer means more than upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. It means that we cultivate an environment where people can be their most authentic selves and find both belonging and support. We're on a mission to change health care -- an experience made whole by our unique backgrounds and perspectives.

Pay Transparency:  Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits including: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan participation, life and disability insurance, and paid wellness time and reimbursements.

Reasonable Accommodation: Oscar applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Oscar applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Oscar Benefits Team (accommodations@hioscar.com) to make the need for an accommodation known.

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