Strategic Communications Specialist

Key Responsibilities Strategic Communications Leadership - Lead the development and execution of organizational communications strategies tailored to internal, external, technical, and non-technical audiences. - Apply change leadership principles to support organizational transformation, initiatives, and evolving priorities. - Serve as the primary communications advisor to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between messaging and organizational objectives.

Content Oversight and Editorial Excellence - Oversee the creation, editing, and final approval of Associated Press-style narrative and multimedia communications products. - Direct the development of key messages, speeches, talking points, briefing materials , executive correspondence, and leadership communications. - Ensure all communications reflect the organization's values, tone, voice, and visual identity standards .

Team and Resource Management - Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team , fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Manage contract communications resources for this area of expertise, ensuring deliverables are acceptable, of high quality, and compliant with industry standards. - Coordinate workloads, timelines, and priorities using effective planning and scheduling tools.

Digital, Print, and Multimedia Communications - Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia products , ensuring content quality, accessibility, and audience relevance. - Ensure consistent application of branding, visual identity, and messaging standards across all platforms. Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach - Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies , including events, campaigns, partnerships, and outreach initiatives. - Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen engagement and amplify organizational messaging.

Review, Coordination, and Quality Assurance - Meet with authors, subject matter experts, and team representatives to: - Review communications materials - Compile inputs and corrections - Resolve conflicting or incompatible comments - Deliver accurate, final publishable products - Ensure communications adhere to quality, clarity, and editorial standards.

Technical and Scientific Communication - Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language that is easily understood by non-specialist audiences. - Ensure accuracy while maintaining clarity, relevance, and readability.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field - 10+ years of professional experience in communications - At least 8 years of experience managing organizational communications functions, including communication strategy, tactical execution, messaging design and implementation.

Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) - Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) - Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) - Short Term & Long Term Disability - Training & Development