Executive Communications Mgr

Independence Health Group Serving nearly 7.1 million people in 32 states, as well as the District of Columbia, nearly 6 million through medical coverage and administrative services, and more than 1.2 million through pharmacy, dental and vision coverage and other ancillary products. Independence Health Group (Independence) is the leading health insurance company in the Philadelphia region, and we're expanding across the country.

Our mission to build healthier lives for our customers, members, and their families, shapes our actions and decisions every day. At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We're dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technology to deliver access to care that meet those needs and surpasses expectations.

Best of Both Worlds: The Power of Blue, the Promise of Innovation For almost 90 years, as a licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association , we've provided families with the security and stability that comes with a Blue Card — the powerful assurance that high-quality, compassionate care is at your fingertips. We've always been at the forefront of leading change that improves health, and today, more than ever, we're recognized and trusted not just for the quality and security we provide, but also as an industry leader and innovator with the ideas, influence, and resources to change health care for the better.

A Global Perspective with a Community Focus As we expand nationally, our philosophy of giving back to the community and our commitment to Philadelphia and our five-county region has never been stronger. Executive Communications Manager Role Reporting to the EVP Public Affairs & Risk Executive, the Executive Communications Manager is responsible for developing high-impact communications that inform, influence and align key stakeholders, including board members, business partners, policymakers and external audiences.

The position serves as a trusted communications partner to senior leaders, ensuring enterprise priorities are communicated clearly, consistently and effectively across executive and board channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write and edit board communications, including executive summaries, presentations, briefing materials, talking points and other leadership communications. Write monthly board reports as well as quarterly presentations for the Finance, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committees.
• Partner with Strategy, Finance, Legal, Risk and business leaders to refine content and ensure complex topics are communicated clearly and effectively for board audiences.
• Translate business, financial, operational and regulatory information into concise, compelling and decision-supporting narratives.
• Research, write, and edit speeches, presentations, talking points, scripts, for the CEO across the enterprise.
• Support the business strategy by researching and identifying appropriate regional, national and international speaking venues for the CEO that will enable Independence to amplify its messages and reach key audiences.
• Contribute to executive visibility planning, in alignment with the Communications strategy to raise the company’s national profile among industry peers, associates, legislators and other stakeholders and communities.
• Continuously monitor national media, industry associations, conferences and other sources for trends, stats, quotations and other compelling data. Similarly, track speeches and communications of other health care leaders and best-in-class speakers.
• Staff the CEO at events as needed and debrief with executives following each presentation to ensure that expectations are being met and to identify process improvements.
• Work with EVP Public Affairs & Risk Executive and Communications executives to ensure consistent messaging across different communication vehicles and platforms.
• Four-year degree in journalism, communications, or related major. Advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in board communications, executive communications, corporate communications, or a related discipline.
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation-development skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives and highly visible leadership communications.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and create compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management, collaboration and relationship-building skills Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion This position requires presence at Independence Heath Group Headquarters at 1901 Market Street in Phila and at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, PA IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability. Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.