Senior Communications Specialist
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
Position Description:
The Communications Specialist will write and coordinate content for the community and state provider newsletters as well as the provider welcome kits and other materials and special projects. The Communications Specialist will provide strategic direction for the publications/materials/projects, and build relationships with business partners throughout UHG. The individual will be expected to work with the production team (graphic designers, printers, etc.) to ensure the best means of branding and distributing the materials. This individual with also work with the provider web development team to provide meaningful content for providers to the site.
The Communications Specialist will be expected to actively participate on various work groups and committees throughout UHG to ensure that issues/programs affecting providers are communicated effectively in the distribution channels mentioned above. This individual will provide input that offers value to projects being handled by fellow members of the provider communications team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations
- Must have knowledge of AP style of writing
- 5+ years of experience in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations
- Ability to manage numerous projects under tight deadlines while understanding the complex content of varying communications
- Previous experience providing writing for corporate campaigns and/or projects
- Must be able to provide writing samples that include press releases, articles and newsletters.
- Proficient in MS Word
- Experience building and repairing relationships with business partners is preferred
- Healthcare experience is strongly desired
- Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus
UnitedHealthcare, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is comprised of three specialized businesses dedicated to meeting the health care benefits needs of individuals and groups; all part of something greater, but each with a specialized focus:
UnitedHealthcare Employer Individual works with individuals, small businesses and large multi-site employers to provide innovative, affordable benefits services.
UnitedHealthcare Medicare Retirement is focused on serving Americans over the age of 50. It is the largest business dedicated to meeting the growing health and well-being needs of aging individuals in the nation, serving one in five Medicare beneficiaries through a comprehensive and diversified array of products and services through four industry-leading businesses.
UnitedHealthcare Community State provides high-quality, personalized, public-sector health care programs that help local government agencies improve health outcomes for millions of children and low-income and disabled individuals at an affordable cost.
Together, we're removing the barriers that keep people from receiving the kind of quality health care that makes a difference. We focus on Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and Performance as we empower people to achieve better health and well-being.
Come grow and thrive in our culture of innovation and ideas. Because there is no opportunity greater than the quest to help people live healthier lives.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
Job Category: Marketing/Product
Reference Code: 379006
Position Type: Full Time, Employee