Communications Professional 2

Overview PNNL’s Communications Division is seeking a detail-oriented and productive communicator to team with others and bring speed and efficiency to the production of communications materials. This is an ideal role for a flexible, multitalented communicator with experience creating collateral and content in multiple formats—including digital media, web pages, flyers, and more—particularly related to community engagement specific to nuclear energy (i.e., spent nuclear fuel management, consent-based siting, and integrated waste management). Responsibilities If you have superb communications and project management skills, are deadline-driven, and have a talent for developing creative and compelling content in multiple formats, we want to connect with you! Specifically, we’re looking for candidates who have experience with environmental justice concepts and reducing barriers to participation in the conversation on nuclear energy. Ideal candidates will also be excellent at teaming and working collaboratively with other communicators and other national laboratories. You will contribute to a team projecting a consistent voice and brand for the sponsor, the Department of Energy Office of Nuclear Energy, and programs with a particular focus on environmental justice. Key Responsibilities Contribute to creation and implementation of deliverables in alignment with communication plans, strategies, and branding guidelines Write, review, and improve content for external websites, initiate the production of new pages or content, and manage updates in accordance with specified guidelines and best practices Use analytics to help assess the effectiveness of website tactics and campaigns Develop and help coordinate communications deliverables for conferences and seminars Write general content for newsletters, emails, and social channels Take initiative by communicating regularly to offer assistance and accept new assignments Use repositories like SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to collaborate and to house completed assets and relevant content Use the division’s Jira-based workflow system to record assignments, monitor progress, and route work Understand the value of, and collaborate with, teams with specialized skills to complete projects Perform other duties as required or assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA and 2+ years of relevant work experience -OR- MS/MA or higher Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with, and a natural interest in, nuclear energy and environmental justice Strong customer service orientation with exceptional attention to detail and follow through Self-motivated and resourceful; able to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and professional environment Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to proofread content for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style Good at building relationships and quickly establishing trust with others Experience working in a hybrid environment including proficiency with virtual tools (e.g., Zoom and Microsoft Teams) and collaboration best practices Ability to apply various style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook) A knack for understanding audience characteristics and adjusting writing styles for various groups Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, and Teams) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., Acrobat, Illustrator, and Photoshop) Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not Applicable Additional Information Not Applicable Testing Designated Position Not Applicable About PNNL Pacific 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, flexible work schedules and telework options. 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. Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected]. 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