Axle · 17 hours ago
Communications Specialist
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expAxle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research and biomedical informatics. They are seeking a Communications Specialist to develop and implement communication strategies, enhance information dissemination, and support the Office of Workplace Solutions.
BiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Research, develop, design, and implement communication projects and tasks using appropriate vehicles for communicating information about the Office of Workplace Solutions (OWS) and its programs
Work with Senior Leadership to design effective communication strategies
Independently design and carry out a variety of projects and communications strategies to enhance the dissemination of information and increase the NIAID employees’ understanding of the OWS mission, services, and accomplishments of the Office
Monitor internal and external communications feedback and adjust communication plans accordingly
Ensure all communication pieces are consistent and adhere to OWS branding, image, and graphics requirements
Create or provide updates on PowerPoint presentations
Develop relationships and partnerships necessary to ensure effective communication about OWS's activities and values
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with OWS and the Office of Communications and Government Relations (OCGR) personnel
Organize outreach events necessary to effectively raise awareness of OWS’s mission and services
Establish rapport with continuously changing stakeholders
Identify and conceptualize ideas and materials needed to ensure that website, articles, and messages regarding OWS’s objectives and initiatives are conveyed to interested parties
Review and edit where necessary the organization, length, and tone of written and oral content; edit documents to improve clarity, formatting, and grammar; and assist with design and graphics
Develop and execute strategies and processes to expand and refresh communications products for dissemination through all feasible means of electronic communications
Evaluate the success of OWS’s communication activities and advise OWS’s leadership on how to improve the effectiveness of its communicative efforts
Utilize contemporary communication, content development, and content distribution computer technologies and techniques to produce measurably successful communication outcomes
Acquire and/or maintain detailed knowledge of internal policies, principles, and strategies, and keep up to date with relevant developments
Write and edit external and internal communication materials, articles, presentations, talking points, and white papers
Create and update external and internal website content and assist in the development of engaging videos, webinars, podcasts, and other platforms to effectively communicate OWS’s mission and services
Assess, compile, and format actionable metrics pertaining to the effectiveness of communications outreach
Conduct market research and monitor trends in delivering communications
Lead special projects as assigned
Manage the workflow of communications campaigns and projects to ensure timely production and delivery
Develop and maintain internal communications processes and SOPs
Participate in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars as needed to enhance knowledge and/or gather information for communications tasks or projects
Facilitate meetings as needed with OWS staff and stakeholders
Present information on a variety of topics to appropriate OWS staff and/or stakeholders to keep them informed on communications campaigns and efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field is required
A minimum of 2 years' experience in communications strategy development is required
Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel
Advanced knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to perform substantive and copy editing of documents
Analytic, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment consisting of a diverse population
Expert knowledge of data collection, in-depth analysis, interpretation to report research and program evaluation results concisely to a wide variety of audiences
Expert oral and written communication skills to convey complex information on outreach effectiveness to advise top-level management
Experience with web content and materials development, including principles of web design (essential)
Benefits
100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
Paid Time Off (Including Holidays)
Employee Referral Bonus
401K Match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts:
Healthcare (FSA)
Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Company
Axle
At Axle, we are driven by the mission to accelerate discovery and enhance organizational outcomes by revolutionizing operations with our innovative solutions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Mays
Chief Operating Officer
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