Lead, External Communications - Remote Eligible

Lead, External Communications

The Corporate Communications team at Humana is responsible for monitoring, managing, and effectively communicating in support of Humana's strategic business priorities. The Lead role will support the CenterWell business including the individual lines of business across Primary Care, Home Health, and Pharmacy.

The role of Lead, External Communications, works on the development and execution of all corporate reputation/public relations campaigns and communication priorities in service of CenterWell and Humana's strategic priorities. This role works closely with the CenterWell business and Corporate Communications team to develop and orchestrate media and public relations activities and key communication initiatives for CenterWell at an enterprise and line of business level.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in public affairs, communications, or similar
• Led and independently planned highly visible campaigns and execution on priority industry topics and strategic business priorities
• Proactive and planned engagement with National Media, regional, social and relevant media outlets
• Self-directed and motivated, with a strong work ethic and high integrity
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, multitask and deliver quality work under pressure
• Exceptional written communications skills and depth of experience in public affairs
• Proactive, flexible, and always seeking improvement and positive change
• Foster an open, inclusive, and diverse community at Humana
• Demonstrated experience in using digital/social media to influence and engage
• Bachelor or equivalent in communications, public policy, or relevant field
• Strong planning and program management and ability to prioritize and effectively manage resources
• Background in health care communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medicaid or Medicare experience

Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:

• Health benefits effective day 1
• Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
• Recognition pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships for eligible dependents
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Employee charity matching program
• Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
• Career development opportunities

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Pay Range: $115,200 - $158,400 per year

This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits: Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.

Application Deadline: 11-07-2025

Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.