Director, Executive and Enterprise Storytelling - Remote

Requisition Number: 2387025
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.
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:

• Serve as lead writer for Optum's senior corporate leaders, including the CEO, creating clear, compelling communications that advance strategic priorities and strengthen Optum's reputation
• Develop speeches, presentations, executive remarks, articles, thought leadership, social media content, employee communications, video scripts, correspondence, and other high-visibility content for internal and external audiences
• Partner with executive communications strategy leaders and subject matter experts to translate business priorities, enterprise narratives, industry trends, and complex health care topics into simple, engaging, and memorable stories
• Ensure content reflects a consistent leadership voice, meets editorial standards, and strengthens Optum's reputation and thought leadership across live, written, digital, and social channels
• Lead and develop two communications professionals who support enterprise and corporate content development
• Manage multiple editorial priorities and deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality and using AI responsibly to streamline routine work and create more time for creativity, storytelling, and editorial judgment
• Advance storytelling practices, executive voice development, editorial standards, and content excellence across the Storytelling & Writing team

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 humanities, communications, journalism, or a related field
• 8+ years of executive, corporate, or agency writing experience, including 3+ years writing for senior business leaders
• Knowledge of the U.S. health care industry and the roles of UnitedHealth Group and Optum, including the importance of technology and innovation in improving health care
• Proven exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to capture executive voice and create compelling content that engages audiences, influences perception, and advances business priorities
• Demonstrated experience developing executive content across speeches, presentations, articles, employee communications, social media, and thought leadership while maintaining a consistent voice and narrative across channels
• Proven intellectual curiosity about health care, policy, business, innovation, and industry trends
• Proven ability to travel occasionally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Health care industry experience
• Experience delivering high-quality content in a complex, matrixed organization
• Proven creative, collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups

*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 $134,600 - $230,800 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.