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No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. You'll help improve the health of millions. And you'll do your life's best work.

The Director of Communications leverages communications expertise, business acumen and interpersonal skills to design and deliver communication programs that are integrated with the business strategies and objectives for UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual (E&I). This position will lead key projects to advance E&I business priorities through communications campaigns that include our annual open enrollment campaign, thought leadership, trimester marketing programs and message platform/narrative development. This position is part of the E&I communications team and reports to the vice president of communications for UnitedHealthcare E&I.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships and effectively interact with a range of stakeholders, including senior executives, to create and execute external communications plans that advance business priorities
• Engage and partner with UnitedHealthcare National Accounts throughout the year to create content and/or campaigns that announce and/or increase awareness of our E&I products and offerings
• Lead the PR campaigns for the joint UHC & Health Action Council white papers, creating and implementing PR strategy and executive media interviews
• Work with our Special Needs Initiative and C3 programs to increase awareness of those programs and member success stories
• Create, implement, and lead the E&I open enrollment campaign to enhance the company brand and drive growth during the fall open enrollment season (Sept-November) by communicating how our company delivers a more affordable, simpler, and better health care experience for its members – a message that can help guide consumer choice
  • Partner with National Accounts to identify key markets and clients… and translate to targeted PR efforts
  • Partner and coordinate with colleagues across the enterprise, including National Accounts, the UHC Newsroom and social media team, UHC Regional Communicators, M&R Communications, and UHC brand, marketing teams, and agencies
  • Manage the budget and external vendors related to open enrollment
• Help increase awareness of UHC’s Small Business Offerings
• Work with UHC Student Resources business to drive sales and position UHC as a leader in the student health insurance space
• Serve as the communications representative on the cross-functional trimester marketing work including both internal and external components (newsroom, social, Hub, etc.) that drive key messaging through targeted integrated campaigns
• Participate actively in shared services and broader UHC and UHG Corporate Communications department meetings
• Serve as thought leader in aligning communications strategy with corporate mission and goals
• Build relationships with key stakeholders as needed, and support internal peers’ relationships with their respective stakeholders
• Embody and promote UHG corporate values and ethics, and demonstrate exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail
  

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 8+ years of communications experience within a matrix organization
• 8+ years of experience with the full suite of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• 8+ years of project management experience
• 8+ years of professional writing and editing experience
• 5+ years social media experience (i.e., blogs, pod casting, etc.)
• External and internal communication experience
• Experience working with and consulting senior executives
• Integrated communications experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Combination of Corporate and Agency communications experience
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut / Nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.