Internal Communications Manager - Remote

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The Internal Communications Manager develops and delivers communications that inform, align and connect employees across the organization. This critical role supports leadership messaging, employee engagement initiatives and organizational change efforts by translating strategy into accessible, meaningful internal content.

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

For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute internal communications strategies that align with organizational objectives, strengthen company culture, and enhance employee engagement
• Create, edit, and proofread a wide range of employee communications, including email campaigns, intranet content, newsletters, executive communications, presentations, FAQs, and talking points
• Partner with senior leadership and People Team stakeholders to develop clear, consistent, and impactful messaging for employees across the organization
• Manage internal email communications, including audience segmentation, message distribution, and communication planning
• Support high-priority organizational communications, including:
  • Executive announcements and leadership messaging
  • Emergency, weather-related, and business continuity communications
  • Training and compliance communications
  • Clinical operations communications
  • Organizational change management initiatives
• Produce and manage recurring communication vehicles, including:
  • Monthly Clinicians Corner newsletter
  • Quarterly Murmur newsletter for Specialists for Health Cardiology
  • Monthly Connections all-employee newsletter
• Maintain and enhance internal communication channels to ensure timely, accurate, and effective information sharing across the enterprise
• Monitor communication effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase employee awareness, engagement, and understanding

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:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience leveraging multiple communication and digital engagement platforms to support large-scale internal communications initiatives

• Salesforce
  • Experience utilizing Salesforce Marketing Cloud or comparable email communication platforms to develop and distribute large-scale communications to employee audiences of 500+ recipients
  • Proficiency in audience segmentation, list management, and targeted communication strategies based on business unit, geography, leadership level, clinical role, or other organizational criteria
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex distribution lists and ensure accurate delivery of critical communications
• Canva
  • Solid understanding of branding standards and visual communication best practices
  • Proficient in Canva for the creation of visually engaging communications materials, including newsletters, intranet content, digital signage, presentations, and employee engagement campaigns
• SharePoint
  • Experience publishing and maintaining content within SharePoint-based intranet environments
  • Demonstrated ability to organize content and optimize the employee user experience through effective content management practices
• Digital Signage Platforms
  • Experience using digital signage solutions, such as Carousel, to develop and deploy timely, engaging communications for corporate and operational audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to create and manage digital content schedules and ensure consistency across communication channels
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting executive communications and organizational change management initiatives
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders
• Proven exceptional written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills
• Proven solid project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all communications

*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 $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.