UnitedHealth Group - Vice President, Media Affairs for Policy & Regulatory
About The Position
The Vice President of Media Affairs for Policy and Regulatory is a high-visibility leader responsible for protecting and advancing the reputation of a Fortune 3 integrated health care enterprise. Tasked with navigating the intersection of national policy, insurance regulation and clinical care delivery, this leader will architect the narrative for the company’s most complex legislative and regulatory challenges. You will serve as the primary architect of the "D.C. voice" for a multi-billion-dollar organization, ensuring our mission is understood by the most influential media outlets, policymakers and global stakeholders. This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience at the highest levels of media relations, public affairs or senior government service (e.g., White House, Cabinet-level agency or Leadership on the Hill)
- Proven success navigating the complexity of a massive, publicly traded organization or a Tier-1 global agency
- Direct experience managing media for a company during a major federal investigation or transformative merger
- An existing, bipartisan network of contacts within the D.C. press corps and policy think tanks
- Ability to distill 1,000-page regulations into a three-sentence pitch that lands on the front page
- Exceptional "EQ" with the ability to influence C-suite peers and maintain composure in a 24/7 news cycle
- A track record of successfully mitigating "existential" brand threats through strategic media placement
Responsibilities
- Design and lead a multi-year media strategy with federal and state policy goals
- Bridge the gap between Government Affairs, Legal and Clinical leadership to ensure a unified external posture on issues like Medicare Advantage, drug pricing and care equity
- Act as the primary on-the-record voice for the company on sensitive national policy issues; manage top tier inquiries and editorial board briefings
- Build and maintain relationships with bureau chiefs, senior editors and influential columnists at outlets like The New York Times, WSJ, The Washington Post and Politico
- Translate complex legislative language into compelling, plain-language narratives that shift public and political sentiment
- Help mentor a high-performing team of media professionals and agency partners
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
