Laura Murray Email and Phone Number

Led team handling the FORTUNE 500 company’s public relations and internal communications for corporate, 14 health plans across the country and all subsidiaries.- Worked closely with C-level executives to develop and implement public relations strategy and employee engagement- Served as primary media spokesperson on various health care, policy, patient care and business topics- Fostered relationships with reporters from top-tier national and trade publications - Pitched and placed health, business and community stories- Ensured consistent messaging between policy, investor relations and public relations teams- Developed strategic plans, talking points, crisis communications, press releases and letters to the editor- Created programs and events to generate media opportunities- Vetted and manage public relations agencies when additional support is needed- Launched social media presence and manage social strategy and activity- Led digital marketing efforts including SEO, paid search, website and blog content- Managed online reputation and spearhead social listening in highly regulated environment- Created and communicated policies and procedures for using new media channels

Oversaw all social media and digital content for Molina Healthcare. Managed public relations activities including strategic planning, event planning, writing and earned media placements for state health plans.

Wrote press releases, newsletters and marketing materials, pitched stories to media and developed strategic plans for clients.

Coordinated logistics for high profile speakers and clients.

• Traveled nationwide preparing events, briefing candidates, negotiating with local vendors and serving as point of contact for schedulers in Washington DC and candidates’ traveling staff.• Persuaded regional press outlets to attend Kerry/Edwards events, to participate in conference calls and to cover surrogates’ activities.