Idaho National Laboratory · 5 hours ago
Communications Specialist
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $136K/yr
2+ years expIdaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a Communications Specialist with a passion for scientific research and storytelling to support the Energy & Environment Science and Technology (EES&T) directorate. In this role, you will work closely with scientists and engineers to translate their research for both technical and non-technical audiences, while managing various communication efforts and advising leadership on public engagement strategies.
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Responsibilities
Manage internal directorate communications, including our newsletter and website
Create monthly presentations and reports for government stakeholders
Lead our social media calendar
Coordinate story development, routing, and review processes
Develop and/or oversee the creation of internal and external communication efforts or products
Consult on standard methodologies for sharing the organization’s successes to help its experts create and tailor their messages to effectively reach target audiences
Prepare messaging for target audiences, choose effective communications channels, and refine messages to optimize performance. Ensure alignment with INL and DOE expectations regarding branding, messaging, awareness, and approvals
Create feature stories and news releases, an array of informational products (e.g., website(s) and web content, newsletters, social media, videos, fact sheets, annual reports, special reports, images, topical PowerPoint presentations, FAQs, and talking points), special event planning, and activities designed to create internal and external business awareness. May maintain digital content calendar, and schedule posts for social media and INL website, that ensure INL engages in relevant discussions
Partner with subject matter experts to develop comprehensive reports for the public, industry, and critical stakeholders. Ensure technical documents follow appropriate style (i.e., APA, etc.)
Provide specialized training to employees on developing appropriate messaging to various audiences. Advise employees and managers about how to conduct interviews with the news media, stakeholders, and customers
Advise leadership on strategy and solutions for achieving the organization’s outreach goals. Counsel the senior leadership team on all matters with respect to public engagement, crisis communication, and government affairs
Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and anticipate short-, medium-, and long-term communication needs
Develop and sustain working relationships with public affairs counterparts across the laboratory, customer agencies, private industry, academia, and state, regional, and federal elected officials
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Level 2: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant field and 2 years of experience or a Masters degree
Level 3: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a relevant field and 5 years of experience or a Masters degree and 2 years of experience
Relevant experience commensurate with level which includes prior communications experience
Experience in writing skills, familiarity with AP Style, and excellent oral, digital, social media, and visual communications skills
Depending on work location, qualify as a Radiological Worker I to gain unescorted access to most of the Nuclear and Radiological facilities
Depending on work location, qualify for and maintain a position within the INL's Emergency Operations Center or Joint Information Center
Preferred
Previous experience with science or engineering public communication
Experience and knowledge of nuclear energy
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
Access and ability to self contribute to 401(k)
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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