Idaho National Laboratory · 15 hours ago
Digital Communications Specialist
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $136K/yr
2+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Digital Communications Specialist to work on their Media and Digital Content team. The role involves developing and scheduling digital campaigns and content to enhance INL’s online presence and support organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Prepare messaging for target audiences, choose effective communications channels, and refine messages to optimize performance. Ensure alignment with INL and DOE expectations regarding branding, messaging, awareness, and approvals
Create feature stories and news releases, an array of informational products (e.g., website(s) and web content, newsletters, social media, videos, fact sheets, annual reports, special reports, images, topical PowerPoint presentations, FAQs, and talking points), special event planning, and activities designed to create internal and external business awareness
May maintain digital content calendar, and schedule posts for social media and INL website, that ensure INL engages in relevant discussions
Consult on standard methodologies for sharing the organization’s successes to help its experts create and tailor their messages to effectively reach target audiences
Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and anticipate short, medium, and long-term communication needs
Advise leadership on strategy and solutions for achieving the organization’s outreach goals
Qualification
Required
Relevant experience commensurate with level which includes prior communications experience
Experience in writing skills, familiarity with AP Style, experience with graphic design tools, content creation software and excellent oral, digital, social media and visual communications skills
Depending on work location, qualify as a Radiological Worker I to gain unescorted access to most of the Nuclear and Radiological facilities
Depending on work location, qualify for and maintain a position within the INL's Emergency Operations Center or Joint Information Center
Level 2: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field and 2 years of experience
Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field and 0 years of experience
PhD in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field and 0 years' experience
Level 3: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field and 5 years of experience
Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field and 2 years of experience
PhD in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or relevant field and 2 years of experience
Preferred
Previous experience with science or engineering public communication
Experience and knowledge of nuclear energy
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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