Communications Manager - FGS

$85,200 - $134,190/Yr

Elevance Health - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

11-50 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Communications Manager at Elevance Health is responsible for developing and implementing the internal communications plan for the Federal Government Solutions (FGS) business unit. This role focuses on ensuring consistency in messaging and involves collaboration with senior executives to prepare strategic communications for internal audiences. The position is an individual contributor role that requires strong leadership in communication strategies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Leads the research of internal communication needs and establishes goals and objectives.
• Acts as communications lead for key cross-regional projects.
• Works with senior executives in message preparation including writing, editing, and strategic planning of messages to internal audiences.
• Develops speeches and other presentations for senior team.
• Leads strategic development of messages for regular manager forums for top management.
• Serves as senior editor of corporate and/or online communications.
• Development and maintenance of intranet communication for assigned business unit.
• Partners with other communication teams across the organization to develop and implement a strategic communications plan in line with the organization's overall initiatives.
• Manages the FGS social responsibility, community advocacy and support of business efforts across FGS.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS in public relations, journalism, English, communications, or related area.
• Seven (7) years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic counsel to business partners, envision and communicate creative solutions to business challenges, and successfully develop and implement communication strategies and tactics.
• Previous experience with intranet development and maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of managed care and the health insurance industry preferred.
• Ability to lead cross functional project teams from concept to launch highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, presentation, and problem-solving skills strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Short and long term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Wellness programs
• Financial education resources