Job Description
The Executive Communications Specialist at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) plays a crucial role in supporting the Office of the Laboratory Director by developing products that effectively communicate the Laboratory Director’s priorities, strategic initiatives and vision for SRNL to diverse stakeholders via multiple channels. This position requires a seasoned communications professional with expertise in various communication disciplines, including writing, social media and digital media, to enhance internal and external branding and advance the Laboratory Director’s agenda and the SRNL brand.
Responsibilities
- Provide responsive and strategic support to the Office of the Laboratory Director.
- Collaborate with other communications professionals to create compelling products that support the Laboratory Director’s strategic initiatives.
- Develop an understanding of the laboratory's mission and stakeholder audiences.
- Work closely with the Director of Communications to develop the executive communications function at SRNL.
- Strengthen internal and external branding through consistent messaging and adherence to SRNL styles/standards.
- Align behaviors, priorities, and interactions with SRNL's core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in communications-related positions.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
- Demonstrated experience in speechwriting.
- Ability to adapt writing style to the voice of the supported executive for written and oral communications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft word-processing and presentation software.
- Experience in managing a senior leader’s social media presence.
- Demonstrated experience working with senior leaders or executives.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and implement solutions.
- Possesses strong administrative skills.
- Highly creative and collaborative.
- Highly effective in developing communication products for specific audiences including stakeholders, employees and other interested publics.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to develop and maintain intranet content on behalf of supported executive.
- Experience with WordPress and SharePoint content management systems.
- Previous experience with DOE and the National Laboratory System.
- Previous experience in science writing.
- APR/APR+M holder or candidate.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
