Provider Communications Consultant - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.** The Provider Communications Team within Optum Behavioral Health has a singular focus: Ensuring our providers receive clear, concise, applicable and actionable information from us. Our goal is to make it easier for them to deliver quality care to our members and complete the administrative tasks that go hand\-in\-hand with delivering that care. You'll have a direct impact on the relationship our 500,000\+ providers have with us. The role manages two primary responsibilities within the Optum Behavioral Health Provider Communications Team \- A monthly provider digital newsletter, and development of strategic communication plans and materials. As editor of the provider newsletter, you will direct all aspects of the channel: Editorial development, coordinating a small team of writers, pre\-production through production tasks, quality control and analytics. You'll also lead long\-term planning and evolution to ensure we continue to meet provider needs. As a strategic communications consultant, you'll work with business partners across the organization to drive provider awareness, engagement and action on key initiatives. You'll guide communication planning and development for a wide variety of programs, often working with cross\-functional teams. Through your leadership, you'll bring the provider voice and needs to the forefront. Outstanding writing, communication and collaboration skills are a critical component for success in this role. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely \* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. **Primary Responsibilities:** * Manage the Top of Mind monthly newsletter program from end to end: From content planning to writing, editing and proofreading; through production, distribution and analytics; along with long\-term strategic planning * Lead the planning and development of strategic communications programs for core initiatives, in collaboration with key stakeholders and implementation teams * Facilitate discussions with program stakeholders and business partners across the enterprise to build data\-driven and provider\-centric awareness of communication needs, preferences and touchpoints * Drive continuous improvement efforts to simplify and streamline the