Senior Manager, Aetna Communications

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary :

As a Senior Manager, you will join our Aetna Communications team as part of the CVS Communications Function. This role will allow you to be equal parts communications strategist, creative storyteller and campaign manager. More specifically, the role is focused on a combination of executive and business communications, with a focus on leadership communications, internal, external and social content development, and communications campaign management and execution. You will be a key strategic communications partner, within Aetna and CVS, in the areas of Health, Technology and Insurance, working across the enterprise to achieve communications and business goals. You will bring new ideas to the table that keep our stakeholders informed and inspired.

Your areas of focus will include :

Research, develop, recommend and execute communications strategies across platforms and audiences

Support external communications, utilizing earned and owned media strategies

Manage colleague communications, including our internal communications platform, leader messages and content

Grow strong relationships with partners across the enterprise with colleagues at a variety of levels, both within and outside of Enterprise Communications

Leverage your deep expertise to identify and provide recommendations for changes in communications strategy to drive more impactful results and colleague engagement

Prepare materials and presentations in a way that adds value, is easily understood by others who may not have the same background or expertise and demonstrates results and impact. Communicates and influences at all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications :

Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant communications experience that includes professional writing and editing, content marketing, traditional and social media, and / or integrated communications

Willingness to travel, as needed, and in support of business needs

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in health care, insurance and / or consulting

A combination of agency and corporate experience

Superb writing, editing, and proofreading skills for executive emails, news releases, social media, websites and digital properties using AP Style

Excellent time management, planning and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

High degree of professionalism and executive presence required to interface with executives on a regular basis

Grace under pressure. Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Strong performance accountability orientation, both in terms of following through on commitments and deadlines

Strong intellectual curiosity, with superior problem-solving skills and the ability to look into the details while keeping in mind the strategy

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with other professionals in a matrixed organization toward a common goal

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field; equivalent years of related professional work experience may substitute

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$82,940.00 - $182,549.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include :

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan .

No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on : 11 / 12 / 2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.