OverviewPNNL’s Communications organization comprises over 100 talented communications professionals committed to elevating PNNL’s reputation, inspiring action, and engaging audiences by transforming the Lab’s science into influential communications and compelling stories.
ResponsibilitiesJob Description:
As an internal communications specialist for PNNL, you will strategically orchestrate and optimize crafted, targeted, and impactful messages tailored to diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational outcomes and leveraging advanced communication tools and methodologies. Our commitment is to elevate the Lab's culture, promote effective information flow, and contribute to the overall success of the Lab through seamless and efficient communication strategies. Are you ready to elevate the digital transformation journey at PNNL by driving impactful and strategic communications? We are seeking an experienced Cloud Communications Lead to join our team. As a key partner to our Computing and Information Technology (CIT) Directorate, you will shape and amplify the narrative around cloud innovation, helping bridge technical expertise with meaningful, engaging communication that resonates Lab-wide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Communication Execution: deliver timely, thoughtful, and impactful communications.
- Campaign Creation and Execution: Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive communication campaigns that articulate branding, objectives, benefits, and impacts of initiatives, including cloud efforts. Ensure all messaging aligns with Lab-wide priorities and supports the PNNL narrative.
- Messaging Craftsmanship: Translate programs and tools into engaging, easy-to-understand messages for Lab staff and external audiences. Develop compelling content tailored to diverse internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their perspectives, concerns, and feedback. Utilize these insights to shape communications that address their needs.
- Innovative Content Creation: Develop impactful communication materials including emails, newsletters, videos, presentations, and other relevant collateral. Enhance the quality and effectiveness of communications by optimizing processes, tools, and collaboration efforts.
- Communications Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of communication strategies. Use data-driven insights to assess and refine approaches to maximize engagement and impact.
- Strategic Alignment and Consistency: Align communications strategies to Lab-wide narratives, identifying opportunities for enhancing consistency across campaigns and integrating key messaging to maximize impact. Infuse thought leadership into strategic plans.
- Communication Toolkits: Develop communication toolkits and resources that empower Lab staff to effectively convey key messages, ensuring consistent and strategic outcomes.
- Engaging Presentations: Prepare both internal and external presentations for the Cloud Computing team that align with organizational goals.
- Regularly assess and report on communication outcomes, making data-driven adjustments as needed.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant experience, -OR-
- MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated executive communications experience.
- Strong ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
- Proven experience creating high-end keynote presentations with proficiency in PowerPoint.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Proficiency in managing social media platforms and understanding digital communication trends.
- Demonstrated success developing and implementing metrics-informed communication plans and strategies.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior leadership and quickly establish/maintain trust with others.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Flexible work schedule as needed to meet deadlines and demands that require support outside of core hours.
Additional InformationNot Applicable.
Testing Designated PositionThis is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNLPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
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If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
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Minimum SalaryUSD $103,500.00/Yr.
Maximum SalaryUSD $160,200.00/Yr.
