Parallax Advanced Research · 1 month ago
Communications Lead
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expParallax Advanced Research is dedicated to delivering innovative research and technology solutions for various clients. The Communications Lead will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic communications plan to enhance brand recognition and drive engagement for the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio program.
Non ProfitSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and execute an annual/quarterly communications plan (audiences, messages, channels, calendar, KPIs)
Translate program objectives and outcomes into narrative arcs, messaging frameworks, and campaign briefs; maintain voice/tone and brand assets. Help tell the program’s story
Own digital engagement across web/CMS, email/newsletters, and social (e.g., LinkedIn): content creation, scheduling, community management, and performance optimization
Lead OnRamp Hub webinar series operations: topic pipeline, speaker coordination, promotion, platform setup (e.g., Teams/Zoom), live production, and post-event content (recaps, clips)
Produce multi-format content (posts, blogs, one-pagers, success stories, visuals, light video/snippets) and coordinate with designers/SMEs
Promote events and collaboration opportunities across hubs and ecosystem partners; support inter-hub coordination
Track and report communications KPIs (reach, engagement, CTR, registrations, attendance, video views, sentiment); maintain dashboards and monthly/quarterly summaries
Maintain an organized content library, editorial calendar, and approvals log; manage vendor and tool subscriptions as needed
Ensure all communications comply with applicable DoW regulations, DIU brand guidance, and contract/reporting requirements; coordinate reviews with ARI/DIU as needed
Identify process improvements and A/B tests; share insights to improve outcomes and inform leadership decisions
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field
4+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, or public affairs; portfolio/examples of owned campaigns and outcomes
Hands-on experience with LinkedIn, email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp/Constant Contact), web/CMS basics, and webinar production (Teams/Zoom)
Strong writing and editing skills; ability to translate technical topics into clear, compelling stories
Comfortable building content calendars, running campaigns, and reporting against KPIs
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel); basic graphics/video tooling familiarity
Preferred
Experience communicating in defense, government, research, or technology contexts; familiarity with OPSEC/PA review concepts and Section 508 accessibility basics
Knowledge of DoW innovation ecosystem; comfort coordinating with multiple stakeholders (government, academia, industry)
Working knowledge of analytics (e.g., LinkedIn/native platform analytics, UTM tagging, Google Analytics), SEO/SEM fundamentals, and CRM integration for lead capture
Experience packaging outcomes: case studies, success stories, press notes, media kits; vendor/agency coordination
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance
Company
Parallax Advanced Research
Parallax Advanced Research provides security, research and business solutions for government, academic institutions, and industry clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.65MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-10-18Grant· $1.9M
2021-04-06Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Adam Cook
Executive Assistant to the COO
Amanda Smith
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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