Senior Advisor, Enterprise Communications - Strategy & Business Development

Cigna • Alexandria, VA

147d • $111,000 - $185,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cigna Group is seeking a strategic and consultative communications professional to join the enterprise communications team to support communications for the Strategy & Business Development function. This role is pivotal in managing communication projects, creating content and ensuring consistent messaging across various channels. A successful candidate will be a self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities, effectively build relationships across business organizations and the Communications team, and create and execute a comprehensive communications strategy to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications Studies, Public Relations, Journalism or related field.
• At least 8+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders across the enterprise and with outside vendors.
• Exceptional detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an agency setting, preferred.
• Experience using platforms such as CoPilot or Writer, preferred.
• Experience with financial communications, M&A and/or strategy and business development communications, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies that advance The Cigna Group's objectives, enhancing the company's reputation and reaching key internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of a wide variety of communication events, activities and tactics, such as town halls, presentations, talking points, leadership messages, video content, organizational announcements, press releases and intranet content.
• Create and manage communication content across multiple channels to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Provide advanced professional input to complex communications assignments/projects using independent judgment and discretion.
• Prepare executive-level briefing documents, Q&A materials, and other communication content to support leadership.
• Manage communication projects from start to finish.
• Work across teams and businesses; ensures appropriate processes are followed and obtains final approvals from subject matter experts, project owners and compliance/legal team in a timely fashion.
• Track and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts, using data to inform future strategies and tactics.
• Monitor and evaluate the results of communications programs, using specific metrics to track progress and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and audience preferences to identify opportunities for innovative communication strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs and opportunities (e.g., Strategy and Business Development, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Enterprise Technology, etc.)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees