We are seeking an experienced Communications professional to serve as a speechwriter and executive communicator for The Cigna Group's Chief Executive Officer. You will serve as a speechwriter for external and internal events, spanning stakeholder audiences - clients, customers, investors, and employees. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic communications counsel, defining key messages that support our goals, building a strategy for executive speaking opportunities, and developing compelling content that resonates with stakeholders across modalities and channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and writing executive speeches from inception to finished product.


• Defining ways for the CEO to tell and communicate the Cigna story most effectively.


• Scale the voice of the CEO to extend further - to both internal and external audiences.


• Partnering on the development and updating of the executive communications strategy.


• Provide strategic counsel to communications leadership on C-suite-level engagement.


• Research data, proof points and anecdotes to include in materials.


• Commit to ensuring that all communications are error-free, accurate, appropriately vetted and consistent with company values.


• Ensure consistent messaging in all communications vehicles, using the full spectrum of solutions including in-person, electronic, print, and video.


• Build strong relationships with colleagues across the enterprise; serve as a trusted advisor.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ minimum years of experience in a senior-level executive communications position.


• Strong experience in a healthcare environment, such as a corporation, healthcare organization, or agency focused on healthcare clients preferred.


• Proven writing skills with specific focus on executive communications content is a must: speech writing, executive blog posts, video content, departmental emails, presentations, messaging etc.


• Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.


• Ability to work with a high level of independence as well as collaboratively as part of a team.


• Demonstrated executive presence; ability to provide coaching, new ideas, sensitive feedback and real-world lessons learned to leaders at all levels.


• High ethical standards; able to manage very confidential information and projects.


• Track record of ensuring all materials are consistent with a company's brand and culture.


• Strategic and analytical thinker, with superior problem-solving skills and the ability to look into the details while keeping in mind the strategy in place.


• Strong influencing and collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external parties.


• Well-rounded communications background, including external, internal and customer communications; executive visibility and thought leadership; issues management and social/digital communications.


• Willingness to travel, as needed, and in support of business needs.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or related discipline.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.