Director, Executive Communications

UnitedHealth Group • Minneapolis, MN

259d • $124,500 - $239,400 • Remote

About The Position

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a member of the UnitedHealth Group Executive Communications team, you will help support a variety of C-suite leaders advance the company's narrative in a consistent and compelling way for a broad range of audiences. You will help prepare and support our leaders as they engage with a diverse set of stakeholders ranging from employees, patients and customers to policymakers, investors, media and NGOs. This position requires a strategic thinker and seasoned writer, with experience supporting global leaders across a matrixed organization. Ideal candidates must be highly motivated, insatiably curious, resourceful and hungry to learn. Candidates must have uncompromising standards for quality and exceptional writing skills. There is a restlessness to our culture that requires comfort in ambiguity. Business and financial acumen are a must. Experience in the health care industry is preferred. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or speechwriting
• 5+ years of speechwriting for senior government or C-suite executives at a Fortune 100 company
• Experience working with C-suite executives
• Excellent writing and editing skills, a sharp intellect, broad worldview and a confident executive presence that inspires trust
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to different voices and presentation styles that align with a broad range of executive and diverse audiences
• Critical thinker with a demonstrated ability to understand and communicate complex business, legal, regulatory, national policy and technical issues clearly and accurately
• Experience in developing content tailored to specific audiences and channels (digital, print, video, social, verbal)
• Experience managing social media profiles for executives and creating content that drives engagement
• Exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience guiding writers, creative and designers in support of visual storytelling
• Ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity

Nice To Haves

• Experience in building and executing initiatives in a corporate setting (or in consultation with corporations)
• Working in, or consulting with, a complex, sophisticated, highly matrixed, performance-oriented global business
• Solid knowledge of the health care industry, policy environment, and internal and external trends that impact the business and our leadership
• Knowledge and / or use of Associated Press Stylebook

Responsibilities

• Develop messaging for internal and external executive engagements, including writing speeches, video scripts, social posts and other written communications to employees and external stakeholders
• Support live and virtual events such as employee meetings, site visits and round tables as well as industry conferences, podcasts, media interviews and video productions
• Work alongside External Affairs, People Team, Marketing, Legal and other corporate functions to determine appropriate external and internal speaking appearances
• Develop communications content tailored to the specific audience. Adapt writing style / tone to meet the needs of the specific executive, message, audience and channel
• Lead the work by doing - this position will not only direct others. He or she will be expected to write and edit in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities