Communications Specialist

Requisition Number: 2359387
This position follows a hybrid schedule with 4 days per week In-office days per week. Our office is located at Eden Prairie-1 Optum Circle, Minnesota.
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This position is full-time (40 hours/week) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime.
We offer weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of the training will be based on schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Optum Communications teams to advance the strategies within the designated line of business (LOB) teams represent.
• Strategic communications counsel, content development and brand guidance for main team communication channels (intranet articles, mass communication).
• Edit, review and make recommendations for channel content to ensure AP Style and content clarity before placing approved final content in channels.
• Oversee projects from start to finish, managing timelines and making sure all aspects of projects are delivered smoothly and on time.
• Coordinate town hall logistics, including scheduling, distributing invitations, day-of event support and post-event duties.
• Maintain intranet business pages for designated LOBs.
• Assist with editorial exploration and story mining.
• Monitor Optum Communications mailbox, coordinating responses.
• Partner with LOB Communications team to ensure mass communication distribution lists are accurately maintained.
• Oversee the publication and distribution of digital signage to all Optum geographies.
• Learn multiple channel platforms for executing, editing and managing projects.
• Demonstrate excellent people skills.

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
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• 1-3+ years of corporate communications, public relations or journalism experience
• Attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Solid organizational skills and ability to self-manage projects
• Creative thinking, the ability to understand the relationships and interconnections among projects, and logistics management are crucial success factors
• Navigate across a complex organization to find information
• Writing and editing skills to effectively collaborate with team members
• Proficient with Microsoft programs (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Be within commutable distance to Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• Ability to work Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mass communications, public relations, English or journalism
• Experience in the health care industry
• Customer service oriented
• Listening, understanding and problem-solving skills

Telecommuting Requirements:

• Reside within commutable distance to the office at Eden Prairie-1 Optum Circle, Minnesota
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure (if applicable)
• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Must live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 - $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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