What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Writer, Advisory Board Research - Remote position at UnitedHealth Group?
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
This role is for Optum/United Health Groups' Research arm, Advisory Board.
More about Advisory Board - The Advisory Board is a best practice research firm that was acquired by Optum in 2017. For 35 years, Advisory Board research has been the health care industry's guiding light, bringing our provider and service provider members closer to best practice performance.
We're seeking a news junkie. A detail-oriented critical thinker. A person who thrives on deadlines.
Someone who's excited to analyze the nation's health care news-and tell more than 200,000 readers what they need to know each day.
We know; we're seeking someone special. But we have high standards at the Daily Briefing. It's Advisory Board's flagship news vehicle and a must-read for thousands of health care executives across the nation. According to one hospital executive who missed a few issues, "I feel like I'm going through caffeine withdrawal not being able to see the Daily Briefing every day."
The Daily Briefing's small but dynamic team typically works a 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. shift. In the morning, staff members are on a very tight deadline while composing the day's issue; afternoons are more flexible.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct searches of national and regional news sources, including newspapers, magazines, journals, blogs, and broadcast sources
- Write several short new stories summarizing the day's health news
- As needed, help proof the day's stories and upload stories using HTML templates
- Analyze the latest health care trends in features based on interviews with Advisory Board researchers and prominent experts from the field
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of experience
- Demonstrated writing and editing experience in a professional environment
- Demonstrated ability to create, adapt, and unify content specifically for the web
- Ability to work a 7am-4pm EST schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in journalism or communications, or a field related to health care
- Online publishing experience
- Proven interest in learning about healthcare or previous healthcare experience
- Proven ability to synthesize news into coherent and comprehensive summaries
- Demonstrated interest in health care
- Proven to be organized, task-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven
- Proven ability to work independently
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $46,700 to $91,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
This role is for Optum/United Health Groups' Research arm, Advisory Board.
More about Advisory Board - The Advisory Board is a best practice research firm that was acquired by Optum in 2017. For 35 years, Advisory Board research has been the health care industry's guiding light, bringing our provider and service provider members closer to best practice performance.
We're seeking a news junkie. A detail-oriented critical thinker. A person who thrives on deadlines.
Someone who's excited to analyze the nation's health care news-and tell more than 200,000 readers what they need to know each day.
We know; we're seeking someone special. But we have high standards at the Daily Briefing. It's Advisory Board's flagship news vehicle and a must-read for thousands of health care executives across the nation. According to one hospital executive who missed a few issues, "I feel like I'm going through caffeine withdrawal not being able to see the Daily Briefing every day."
The Daily Briefing's small but dynamic team typically works a 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. shift. In the morning, staff members are on a very tight deadline while composing the day's issue; afternoons are more flexible.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct searches of national and regional news sources, including newspapers, magazines, journals, blogs, and broadcast sources
- Write several short new stories summarizing the day's health news
- As needed, help proof the day's stories and upload stories using HTML templates
- Analyze the latest health care trends in features based on interviews with Advisory Board researchers and prominent experts from the field
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or 2 years of experience
- Demonstrated writing and editing experience in a professional environment
- Demonstrated ability to create, adapt, and unify content specifically for the web
- Ability to work a 7am-4pm EST schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in journalism or communications, or a field related to health care
- Online publishing experience
- Proven interest in learning about healthcare or previous healthcare experience
- Proven ability to synthesize news into coherent and comprehensive summaries
- Demonstrated interest in health care
- Proven to be organized, task-oriented, proactive, and deadline-driven
- Proven ability to work independently
Careers with Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve important challenges.
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $46,700 to $91,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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