Executive Communications Mgr

Independence Blue Cross; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Blue Cross is seeking an Executive Communications Manager to craft high-impact communications for senior leaders, including board members and external audiences. You will work across Strategy, Finance, Legal, and Risk to translate complex topics into clear, persuasive narratives and to plan executive visibility across national venues.

The role requires strategic thinking, superb writing and presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-profile projects with

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in journalism, communications or related major is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in board or executive communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing and presentation-development skills.
• Experience supporting senior executives and highly visible leadership communications.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and craft compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong project management, collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write and edit board communications, executive summaries, presentations and briefing materials.
• Write monthly board reports and quarterly presentations for board committees.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Finance, Legal, Risk and leaders to clarify complex topics for board audiences.
• Translate business and regulatory information into concise narratives for executives.
• Research and edit speeches and scripts for the CEO across the enterprise.
• Identify regional, national and international speaking venues to amplify messages.
• Support executive visibility planning and align with overall communications strategy.
• Monitor national media and industry trends to inform messaging and data storytelling.
• Staff the CEO at events and debrief to identify process improvements.
• Ensure consistent messaging across communications channels and platforms.

Skills

Exceptional writing, editing & present

Presentation development

Project management

Synthesis of complex information

Strategic communications

Stakeholder management

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Four-year degree in journalism, communications, or related major

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Authenticator

Job description

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.

Inclusion and Belonging

At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

About Our Company

Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group - together with its subsidiaries - is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees 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 technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We're revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!

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.

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