Communications Specialist

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position follows a hybrid schedule with 4 days per week In-office days per week. Our office is located at Eden Prairie-1 Optum Circle, Minnesota. Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime. We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Must be 18 years of age OR older
1-3+ years of corporate communications, public relations or journalism experience
Attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Solid organizational skills and ability to self-manage projects
Creative thinking, the ability to understand the relationships and interconnections among projects, and logistics management are crucial success factors
Navigate across a complex organization to find information
Writing and editing skills to effectively collaborate with team members
Proficient with Microsoft programs (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
Be within commutable distance to Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Ability to work Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, public relations, English or journalism
Experience in the health care industry
Customer service oriented
Listening, understanding and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Support Optum Communications teams to advance the strategies within the designated line of business (LOB) teams represent.
Strategic communications counsel, content development and brand guidance for main team communication channels (intranet articles, mass communication).
Edit, review and make recommendations for channel content to ensure AP Style and content clarity before placing approved final content in channels.
Oversee projects from start to finish, managing timelines and making sure all aspects of projects are delivered smoothly and on time.
Coordinate town hall logistics, including scheduling, distributing invitations, day-of event support and post-event duties.
Maintain intranet business pages for designated LOBs.
Assist with editorial exploration and story mining.
Monitor Optum Communications mailbox, coordinating responses.
Partner with LOB Communications team to ensure mass communication distribution lists are accurately maintained.
Oversee the publication and distribution of digital signage to all Optum geographies.
Learn multiple channel platforms for executing, editing and managing projects.
Demonstrate excellent people skills.