Director, Corporate Communications - Minnetonka, MN - Full-time / Part-time

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Position dedicated to providing writing, planning and general communications support within the UnitedHealth Group Corporate Communications department. The Writer will work very closely with both internal and external cross-enterprise teams to write plans, manage and support brand and reputation campaigns and develop integrated communications programs. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and assist in writing public relations plans


• Write and assist in writing comprehensive, enterprise-wide program communications plans


• Assist in implementation of enterprise-level brand and reputation programs, including advertising


• Serve as a resource for company-wide information and provide content and connection when developing programs


• Provide strategic counsel to senior executives and business leads


• Develop clear and concise messaging


• Direct and/or produce results reports


• Write and assist with articles for internal and external publications, speeches, testimonies, press releases, Q&As, backgrounders, key messages and talking points


• Develop plans and create opportunities to communicate with and build relationships with key stakeholders as needed


• Participate actively in the Corporate Communications department meetings


• Embody and promote UHG corporate values and ethics


• Maintain current knowledge, industry expertise specifically on financial issues in the health care space and monitor competitor trends and activities


• Working with department leadership, develop metrics for measuring communications effectiveness and balance


• Able to guide proactive communications efforts


• Manage and support brand and reputation campaigns and programs


• Able to coordinate large programs

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience in strategic communications with excellent writing and editorial skills


• Experience implementing brand support, reputation enhancement, day-to-day public/media relations support and internal employee communications campaigns


• Experience producing strategic communications plans to support the goals of the organization


• Proven organizational skills


• Ability to provide strategic counsel


• Ability to offer constructive feedback to improve communications


• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects with internal and external partners


• Work collaboratively across business segments


• Understanding of consumer outreach tactics


• Familiar with advertising, public service and reputation campaigns


• Experience working in a matrixed organization


• Experience developing and implementing multi-faceted programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree


• Healthcare experience

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: 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.

Job Keywords: Internal Communications, Public Relations, Writer, Corporate Communications, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota