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Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP)

NOTICE: The 2021-2022 recruiting season for this program is underway! Scroll down to learn more about the program and apply. You can also visit our events page to see if we'll be on your campus (virtually and/or in person) this fall. Want to learn about Cigna's COVID-19 vaccine policy? Click here.
Are you a strong storyteller who is able to think strategically and create compelling, engaging communications? Would you enjoy working on a small-but-mighty and fast-paced team? Are you looking for experience in all areas of communications – internal, employee, business, public relations and thought leadership? If so, then the Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP) might be a perfect fit. The CLDP is a new program that will give you the experience needed to become a world-class communications professional. 

The program is designed to first introduce participants to Communications at Cigna through a 10-week internship experience. Those who impress us during their internship will be offered a full-time position in the CLDP after graduation.

Participants should expect to jump right in with substantive, high-impact projects that will enable you to better understand each of our businesses, as well as how we operate as a company. 
Apply for a CLDP internship
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Recruiting dates:
Recruiting for the Communications Leadership Development Program begins annually in September and runs until November
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Who we hire:
Rising seniors with a Communications, English, Public Relations, or Journalism Major 
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Locations:
Bloomfield, CT and St. Louis, MO preferred

Open to virtual candidates
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Program timeframe:
Our 10-week summer internship runs annually from May to August

As a full-time hire into the leadership development program, you will spend two years rotating throughout different areas of the Communications department

Examples of projects while in the program:

There’s never a “typical” day on the Communications Team at Cigna – and that’s part of the reason why working with us is exciting!

During your time in the CLDP, you can expect to:
  • Write internal stories for our company’s intranet
  • Research issues for our thought leadership work
  • Craft posts for our external Newsroom
  • Help our business and corporate communications teams craft talking points and speeches for events, videos, and other tactics

The work is varied, the impact is clear, and you’ll never be bored!

Take it from one of our team members...
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Molly M., Communications Intern

"Through this program, I have had the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the field and make lasting connections. I wasn't quite sure what to expect from my first  internship, but Cigna [went] above and beyond to create an educational, meaningful, and inclusive experience for all interns, myself included."