Communications and Marketing Specialist - Hybrid in Minnetonka, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to build a solid foundation in communications, business planning and strategy. If you want an opportunity that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. At UnitedHealthcare you'll work side by side with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter.  

The Communications & Marketing Specialist is a member of the Sales Strategy and Planning team that is responsible for ensuring our key stakeholders have the information and resources needed to deliver our value proposition to Medicare consumers and support company growth goals. This role is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded, savvy individual to impact our business and support our 90,000+ contracted Medicare field agents. This role will support our internal and external communications and seasonal readiness, which includes developing content focused on industry changes, communicating to key stakeholders and planning events. This role will also be responsible for working with cross-functional partners to help optimize outreach and deliver a best-in-class agent experience.

What You'll Learn

You'll be supported by a collaborative team that is invested in your development and success. As you grow in this role, you'll take on increasing ownership of projects, campaigns and communication strategies. You'll build foundational skills in:

• Writing and editing communications for diverse audiences  
• Developing and executing omni-channel communication plans
• Using data and analytics to measure performance and inform strategy
• Collaborating cross-functionally to gain exposure and drive business outcomes

This position follows a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:  

• Communications Development: Support the development of onmi-channel communication plans, including external emails, eNewsletters, social and internal town halls. Write communications that are clear, simple, on brand, grammatically correct, target applicable audience and meet stakeholder needs. Help coordinate review of materials through subject matter experts and AI
• Campaign Management & Implementation: Assist with collecting data and analyzing communication performance, collateral development and campaign execution, help compile and summarize insights and reporting to leaders. Interpret and leverage data to inform communication strategies
• Event Support: Assist the planning and seamless execution of internal events and meetings. Support national and local product launch events with onsite event support, logistics, and project timelines
• Agent Experience: Collaborate with business partners (marketing, creative, product, legal/compliance, operations, digital, data analytics, etc.) to support understanding and implementation of our agent experience efforts

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 in communications, business, marketing or related field from an accredited college / university  
• Proven excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Proven self-motivated and naturally proactive, with a solid sense of initiative and desire to move projects forward
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Interest or knowledge of analyzing data and identifying trends and actionable insights
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and processes in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities and projects  
• Proven excellent project management and implementation skills  

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 hourly pay for this role will range from $23.41 to $41.83 per hour 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.