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Marketing and Communications
Leadership Development
Program 

Interested in the MLDP Internship? Recruiting begins in January for a May start date. Sign up here to be notified when applications open. Until then, check out our events page to see where we'll be connecting with students, both virtually and in person.
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The Marketing and Communications Leadership Development Program (MLDP) is designed for undergraduate students interested in brand strategy, marketing, and corporate communications. Through rotations across areas such as brand, sponsorships, customer experience, communications, research, and marketing technology, participants gain hands-on experience supporting real campaigns and business initiatives. The program combines business-facing and center-of-excellence (COE) rotations, providing a broad view of how marketing strategy is developed and executed across the organization.


Participants are paired with senior leader mentors who provide guidance and career support throughout the program. By the end of this experience, you'll have the foundation and confidence to launch a career driving brand, customer experience, and business impact.
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How to Get Started in the MLDP

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Internship:

The MLDP Summer Associate experience offers rising seniors the opportunity to spend 10 weeks with The Cigna Group in a dynamic, hands-on internship. During the program, Summer Associates are placed in high-priority areas of the business and work on real-time challenges, culminating in a final presentation with recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders. High-performing interns may receive an offer to return as a full-time MLDP Associate, starting the following summer.
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Program Details

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While timelines may fluctuate, recruiting begins in late summer with offers extended in the fall.

Bloomfield, CT
St. Louis, MO

The MLDP consists of three rotations at 12 to 18 months in duration.

The MLDP recruits rising seniors who have demonstrated interest or experience in marketing, communications, branding, or analytics through coursework, internships, or campus involvement. They are curious, creative communicators who can translate ideas and data into clear, compelling stories across different formats. They're also adaptable and motivated by impact, excited to explore multiple areas of marketing and contribute to work that shapes brand and enhances customer experience.
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What sets the MLDP apart?

Build a strong marketing foundation through diverse rotations, meaningful project work, senior leader mentorship, and exposure to both business and enterprise marketing teams.
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Broad Marketing Exposure

Rotate across marketing and communications functions to gain a well-rounded view of strategy, insights, and execution.
80%

Real-World Impact

Work on active campaigns and business initiatives from day one, contributing to work that drives measurable results.
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Business + COE Experience

Experience both business-facing and center-of-excellence rotations to understand how marketing strategies are built and delivered.
80%

Senior Leader Mentorship

Receive ongoing guidance, feedback, and career support from senior leader mentors throughout the program.
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Brooke's Career Journey

Starting her journey as an intern at The Cigna Group, Brooke has built a dynamic career by exploring multiple areas across our Brand and Marketing organization, gaining diverse experiences that have shaped her into a strategic marketing leader.
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2020:
Evernorth Segment Marketing

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Brooke led content development for new product and service launches, as well as event and conference support, microsite development, and analytics reporting for key health plan client renewals.
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2022:
Brand Strategy Management

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During this time, she led the naming function supporting product and service naming initiatives across Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services, and multiple lines of business.
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Current: Evernorth Brand Strategy

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Currently, Brooke leads multiple workstreams for the Evernorth Brand migration work including strategic brand guidance, legal & regulatory support, and agency management. She also supports strategic M&A and other business-level initiatives across Evernorth Health Services.
A sense of mutual respect and mindfulness permeates our culture-in fact, it's the key to our success.
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