Editor in Chief - Head of Newsroom

About the Role

Great storytelling at The Cigna Group doesn’t just inform, it builds trust, simplifies complexity, and inspires better health outcomes. Our Newsrooms play a central role in advancing our mission by translating enterprise strategy into clear, credible, and compelling stories that reach and resonate with our audiences.

We are seeking a seasoned Editor in Chief to lead our Newsroom function across three channels, supporting The Cigna Group, Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Heath Services. This leader will shape and elevate our editorial voice, expand our reach, and ensure our content advances business priorities through modern, insights-driven, audience-first storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Strategic, Audience-First Storytelling

• Define and evolve the editorial vision, voice, and standards across all Newsroom channels
• Translate enterprise priorities into clear, engaging narratives that support growth, reputation, and trust
• Bring strategy to life through compelling storytelling tailored to diverse audiences (patients, clients, clinicians, policymakers, and more)
• Oversee creation of high-quality, multi-format content (articles, video, thought leadership, and integrated series)
• Ensure content is aligned to key audiences, moments, and business priorities with clear performance objectives

Ensure Editorial Excellence and Governance

• Serve as final editorial authority, reviewing and approving content prior to publication
• Maintain consistency with brand voice, enterprise messaging, and compliance requirements
• Act as the decision-maker on high-visibility and high-risk content
• Establish and uphold a high bar for quality, accuracy, and clarity

Partner Across the Enterprise

• Collaborate with business and functional leaders to identify story opportunities and surface insights
• Interview senior executives and translate complex ideas into accessible narratives
• Partner across Communications & Marketing to ensure integrated execution across owned, earned, paid, and social channels

Drive Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Leverage data, analytics, and AI tools to maximize efficiency, while improving content effectiveness, discoverability, and engagement in Search and AI assistants
• Monitor and evaluate performance of content and campaigns
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations to refine strategy and improve outcomes

Build and Lead a High-Performing Team

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of content and editorial professionals
• Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning
• Create an environment that is collaborative, inclusive, and energizing
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results

Ideal candidates will offer:

• 10+ years of experience in journalism, brand journalism, content strategy, or editorial leadership in a corporate or agency environment
• Proven ability to develop and execute high-impact storytelling strategies
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas
• Experience influencing senior leaders, including C-suite executives
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed, fast-paced environments
• Background in healthcare or closely related industries
• Experience connecting business strategy to communications and content outcomes
• Familiarity with AI-enabled content tools and data-driven content optimization
• Experience with content performance measurement, reporting, and analytics platforms
• Ability to work from a Cigna Group office 3 days a week, as directed by the business

Leadership & Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong editorial judgment and attention to detail
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 125,900 - 209,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email [email protected] for assistance.  Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.