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 Health 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.

• 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.
• Serve as final editorial authority, reviewing and approving content prior to publication and ensuring brand voice, enterprise messaging, and compliance requirements.
• Act as the decision‑maker on high‑visibility and high‑risk content and uphold a high bar for quality, accuracy, and clarity.
• Collaborate with business and functional leaders to identify story opportunities and surface insights.
• Interview senior executives and translate complex ideas into accessible narratives.
• Partner with Communications & Marketing to ensure integrated execution across owned, earned, paid, and social channels.
• Leverage data, analytics, and AI tools to maximize efficiency and improve content effectiveness, discoverability, and engagement.
• Monitor and evaluate performance of content and campaigns, translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing editorial team, foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Create a collaborative, inclusive, and energizing environment and hold the team accountable for results.

• 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; ability to clearly articulate complex ideas.
• Experience influencing senior leaders, including C‑suite executives.
• 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.

• 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; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

When working from 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 10

Mbps download / 5

Mbps upload.

Annual salary range:
125,900 — 209,800

USD per year, depending on experience and geographic location. Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, and well‑being and behavioral health programs; 401(k) with company match; company‑paid life insurance; tuition reimbursement; a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year; paid holidays and leaves of absence.

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.