Director, External Communications

Director, Corporate Communications

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The Director, Corporate Communications develops and coordinates lines of communication outside the organization. The Director of CenterWell External Communications in Corporate Communications works closely with senior executives in this critical business on external communications, corporate reputation, media and public relations. The director also provides strategic advice and guidance to an internal team of Humana associates, as well as external public relations agency partners, to ensure Corporate Communications is successfully helping to position each of these businesses as they pursue performance and growth goals. Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate communications, with a focus on external communications, public relations and corporate reputation.
• Proven experience in complex business environments and regulatory industries.
• Strong understanding of the healthcare sector, including primary care, home health and pharmacy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder communications and build relationships with diverse audiences.
• Experience in crisis communications and media relations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.

Preferred Qualifications

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees' ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees must meet the following criteria : At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is recommended; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership. Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense. Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home / Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position / job. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

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 securityboth today and in the future, including :

Our hiring process may contact you via text message and email to gather more information using a software platform called HireVue. If you are selected to move forward from your application prescreen, you may receive correspondence inviting you to participate in a pre-recorded Voice, Text Messaging and / or Video interview. Your recorded interview will be reviewed and you will subsequently be informed if you will be moving forward to next round of interviews.

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 The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $168,000 - $231,000 per year. This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and / or individual performance.

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 : 10-24-2025

Humana Inc. (NYSE : HUM) is committed to putting health first for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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.