Internal Communications Associate Editor at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together finding a better way and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference join us.The Impact You Will HaveAs the Internal Communications Associate Editor you will serve as a primary writer in-house reporter day-to-day editor and content creator for the company intranet reaching a workforce of more than 3000. This role ensures all Blue Cross associates have access to clear engaging and timely content that supports company culture; builds business acumen; clarifies company priorities; and fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing. Creative development responsibilities include long-range editorial calendar planning; daily company news writing; and building relationships with business partners to foster and promote greater understanding of different functions goals and activities. This role also routinely incorporates measurement analysis and reporting into all communication campaigns strategies and annual planning.The ideal candidate for this role has a passion for clear concise and persuasive storytelling that maximizes employee engagement and understanding.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelops populates tracks and improves a centralized editorial calendar that meets business needs and drives stakeholder behavior; ensures strategic content alignment and prioritization across the enterpriseManages content planning and production processes to enable and drive continuous improvementsWorks closely with IC manager on strategy task clarity and consistency of contentBuilds relationships with business partners to achieve greater understanding of different business functions and goalsIdeates and implements basic UGC (User Generated Content) strategies to promote workplace culture utilizing smartphone integration for employee testimonials/interviews and other visual contentIdentifies barriers and uses problem-solving skills to keep projects on trackResearches develops writes and edits materials for spot news and long-form analysis and leader profilesManages business partner relationships for assigned projectsServes as a member of integrated communication teamsRepresents the department on various internal committees and workgroups.Evaluates effectiveness of communication strategies and tactics and reports resultsOngoing learning and adoption of new digital technologyto enhance company-wide communications.Required Skills and Experiences7 years of progressive related professional experience. All relevant experience including work education transferable skills and military experience will be considered.Experience working through the entire life cycle of internal communications projects and campaigns from planning to publishing and promotion.Demonstrated writing and general communication skills emphasis on intranet content and design that ensures the site is user-friendly and visually appealing.Strong research problem-solving and analytical skills with proven ability to manage timelines and deliverables for multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated interpersonal skills for working with business partners vendors and cross-functional teams and for making formal presentations.Demonstrated personal computer skills in the use of a suite of software tools (such as Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel) and project management tools.High school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S.Preferred Skills and ExperiencesBachelors degree preferably in communications marketing or journalismInternal communications experience in health-related field including insurance provider systems (hospital/clinic/specialty care) medtech pharmacy or policy/trade groupsCanva Photoshop and SharePoint skills for content creation presentations and page layoutsRole DesignationHybridAnchored in ConnectionOur hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships creativity and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.Compensation and Benefits$77200.00 - $102300.00 - $127400.00 AnnualPay is based on several factors which vary based on position including skills ability and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:Medical dental and vision insuranceLife insurance401kPaid Time Off (PTO)Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)And moreTo discover more about what we have to offer please review our benefits page.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAt Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affirmative Action plan as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic.Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply please contact us at: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Advertising Sales,Building Materials,Communication,Configuration,Asic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 77200 - 127400