Communications Specialist

About This Role

This Communications Specialist role supports internal communications by creating and coordinating materials that help employees understand operational priorities and key initiatives. Working under the direction of the internal communications team, this person will manage deliverables and keep projects moving from draft to completion, ensuring all content and visuals meet organizational standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit internal content such as articles, announcements, scripts, newsletters, slides, and talking points
• Translate operational and technical information into concise, approachable content for internal audiences
• Carry approved communication plans through execution by drafting materials, coordinating visuals, tracking deadlines, and managing review cycles
• Gather, resize, and caption photos and other visuals for digital and print communications
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and other communicators to produce cohesive, high-quality materials
• Maintain organized records of project files, visuals, and communication assets
• Keep project leads informed of progress and any decisions that need input
• Adapt to evolving timelines and shifting priorities while ensuring projects stay on track

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field
• At least two to three years of experience in internal or corporate communications, marketing, or multimedia coordination
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop, edit, and coordinate diverse communication materials across multiple formats
• Excellent organization and coordination skills with a record of managing multiple projects at once
• Working knowledge of photo handling, including resizing, cropping, and captioning
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with subject matter experts, administrators, and leadership
• Ability to work independently while keeping project leads informed and engaged
• U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age
• Ability to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE
• Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular full-time and part-time employees

Important Details

• This position is contingent upon contract award and funding