Marketing Communications Writer or Editor – Telecommute

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As a Marketing Communications Writer/Editor on the Marketing Communication Services Team (aka the Optum Everycare Creative Team), you’ll be a vital part of our mission to create and bring ideas to life that directly help our organization to deliver exceptional care to patients and clients across the country.

We’re seeking a motivated, talented and inspired individual ready to lean into the development of content for materials that support the marketing objectives of our MedExpress and Optum Everycare teams, including but not limited to collateral, emails, social and on-line content.

Our team supports both MedExpress (a well-established care delivery organization within the Care Solutions part of Optum Health that provides high-quality, convenient and affordable health care in 160+ neighborhood medical centers across 10 states) and Optum Everycare Now (a new kind of hybrid health care model, combining innovative virtual care and in-person care for comprehensive and convenient solutions). We are a part of the broader Optum Health Marketing Team and work closely with the MedExpress Communications Team and other departments within Optum Everycare.

We put people first, prioritizing needs and preferences on a personal level, we create connections that make our support easier and more complete, and we always strive for improvement, with an open mind and open heart. Your work won’t just be important. It will positively improve and make a difference in the lives of millions. We’re here to help teams make the health care system better.

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

* All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and deliver content that effectively meets business objectives and aligns with audience and stakeholder needs 
• Write and edit communications that are clear, simple, error-free and grammatically correct, as well as adhering to applicable style guidelines and brand standards 
• Revise and update communications and assets, as requested by marketing managers 
• Approach work with a relentless focus on continuous improvement, identifying ways to streamline, simplify and optimize deliverables and processes 
• Provide support for special projects and initiatives of the marketing team, including light project coordination efforts and tasks 
• Well versed in writing for a wide array of media, including signage, emails, one-pagers, social posts, long-form blogs and web copy

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 marketing, communications, English or related field 
• 2+ years of experience in writing, editing and creating content in a marketing, communications or related field 
• 2+ years of experience in writing for a wide array of media, such as signage, emails, one-pagers, social posts, long-form blogs and web copy 
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to keep up in the MedExpress environment by facing tasks and challenges with energy and passion 
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into easy-to-understand communication material 
• Excellent communicator, team player, multi-tasker, quick learner and creative thinker with a willingness to roll up their sleeves to get things done 
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized and has an innate understanding of audience needs 
• A contagious and positive work ethic that inspires others and models the behaviors of being Genuine, Caring, and Friendly 
• Through genuine and positive communication, makes each customer feel informed, understood and special 
• An effective team player who contributes valuable ideas and feedback and can be counted on to meet commitments 
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success and can be counted on to complete goals