Associate Director of Episodic Content

Humana Inc; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. is seeking an Associate Director of Episodic Content to oversee recurring content experiences across print, audio, and digital publications.

The role shapes editorial themes, calendars, and production, partnering with marketing, procurement, and business teams to deliver engaging content for members, patients, and communities. The ideal candidate has a strong background in content strategy and editorial leadership, with experience spanning multiple channels and platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Digital Media, Business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in content strategy, editorial strategy, content marketing, publishing, digital content, audio content, or related roles.
• 2+ years of experience leading associates or cross-functional content programs.
• Experience developing editorial calendars, content plans, publication strategies, or recurring content series across multiple channels.
• Experience partnering with creative, digital, analytics, compliance, vendors, and business stakeholders in a matrixed org.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for episodic content programs across print, audio, and digital publications.
• Oversee content calendars, themes, timing, dependencies, and milestones.
• Partner with marketing, business, and legal stakeholders to deliver audience-centered, on-brand, compliant content.
• Identify and manage relationships with vendors, platforms, and partners to engage customers in relevant moments.
• Use performance insights and channel trends to improve content quality, engagement, and impact over time.

Skills

Content strategy

Editorial strategy

Content marketing

Publishing

Digital content

Audio content

Marketing communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AEM

Workfront

Aprimo

Sprinklr

Monday.com

Adobe Experience Platform

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

Humana is evolving how episodic content connects print, audio, and digital experiences to help people engage with health and well-being in meaningful, everyday ways. As Associate Director, Episodic Content, you will oversee the development, maintenance, and performance of recurring content experiences that support Humana’s brand, business priorities, and audience interests.

In a typical day, you may shape editorial themes, oversee content calendars, coordinate print, audio, and digital production, partner with creative and business teams, and identify external vendors or platforms that can extend Humana’s reach into moments that matter for members, patients, caregivers, and communities.

The Associate Director, Episodic Content leads the strategy, planning, development, and optimization of recurring content across print, audio, and digital publications. This role leads a team of senior professionals who work to translate audience insights, business priorities, editorial opportunities, and channel requirements into clear content plans and repeatable programs. The Associate Director partners across marketing stakeholders, procurement, vendors, and business teams to deliver engaging lifestyle content that is useful, entertaining and pertinent. This work helps Humana build stronger relationships with members, patients, caregivers, and communities through relevant content experiences in their everyday lives.

Key Role Functions

• Lead the strategy for episodic content programs across print, audio, and digital publications
• Oversee editorial and content calendars, including themes, timing, dependencies, production milestones, and stakeholder reviews
• Partner with marketing, business, and legal stakeholders to deliver content that is audience-centered, on brand, and compliant
• Identify and manage relationships with external vendors, platforms, and partners that create new opportunities to engage customers in relevant everyday moments
• Use performance insights, audience feedback, and channel trends to improve content quality, engagement, efficiency, and impact over time

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Digital Media, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of experience in content strategy, editorial strategy, content marketing, publishing, digital content, audio content, or related marketing communications roles
• 2+ years of experience leading associates, managing direct reports, or directing cross-functional content programs or editorial workstreams
• Demonstrated experience developing editorial calendars, content plans, publication strategies, or recurring content series across multiple channels
• Experience partnering with creative, digital, analytics, compliance, vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver content in a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading content development within an in-house agency, health care company, insurance company, media organization, publisher, or other regulated industry
• Experience developing recurring content across print publications, podcasts, audio programs, newsletters, websites, video, or integrated digital experiences
• Experience with content management, workflow, publishing, approval, analytics, or planning platforms such as AEM, Workfront, Aprimo, Sprinklr, Monday.com, Adobe Experience Platform, or similar tools
• Experience managing vendor relationships, production partners, platform partners, or agency resources
• Experience presenting content strategies, editorial recommendations, performance insights, and partnership opportunities to senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

Location & Work Arrangement

• Preferred locations: Arlington, VA; Louisville, KY; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Tampa, FL; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Periodic in-office work may be required to support collaboration, key meetings, and leadership engagement. Remote options will be considered based on role needs and candidate experience.

Work at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographical location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$126,300 - $173,700 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 09-16-2026

About us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our https://www.humana.com/legal/accessibility-resources?source=Humana_Website.