Manager, Communications

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont is looking for a Manager of Communications to join our Brand & Engagement Strategies team. Our company is built on an unwavering focus on the health of Vermonters, outstanding member experiences and responsible cost management for all the people whose lives we touch. We offer a balanced and flexible workplace, an onsite gym, fitness and wellness programs, a competitive salary and full benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, dependent caregiver benefits, and resources to support your ongoing personal and professional growth and development.

REMOTE WORK: Blue Cross operates in a hybrid workplace where employees within driving distance of our Berlin, VT office work Wednesdays in the office with flexibility to work remotely the rest of the week. For this role, employees living further than 50 miles from our office will have the opportunity to work remotely full-time.

Manager, Communications Responsibilities:

• Serve as a communication thought leader, proposing and delivering new ideas to better serve our members, employees, and customers.
• Lead a team of communicators to successfully develop and implement an annual communications strategy and manage the brand in all communications.
• Work closely with other departmental and organizational leaders to ensure the delivery of communications is successful and engaging.
• As an excellent writer and editor, develop content strategies and operate with a creative problem-solving approach and a consultancy mindset.

Manager, Communications Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications or Journalism
• Minimum of 8+ years of related experience in communications planning and development, including digital services and writing. Health insurance or ad agency experience a plus.
• Minimum of 4+ years of branding experience.
• Ability to move multiple projects forward simultaneously while retaining attention to detail and delivering high quality work.
• Desire and ability to continuously evaluate and improve upon current processes.

Manager, Communications Benefits:

• Health insurance (including vision)
• Dental coverage (free to employees)
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) with employer match + automatic employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Combined time off (CTO) – 20 days per year + 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Dependent Caregiver Benefits

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