Requisition Id 10732

Overview:

This position is located on-site at our facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

The Communications Division at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a communications specialist with strong writing and project coordination experience to support internal and external communications for the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate (FFESD). This directorate is home to a variety of R&D activities in nuclear fusion and fission, including advanced reactor design, nuclear fuels and fuel cycles, and modeling and simulation for nuclear systems. The directorate also supports a number of public-private partnerships to advance deployment of new technologies in the private sector.

The successful candidate will be a talented writer, collaborator, project coordinator, and deadline-driven content producer who is prepared to learn and adapt to evolving directorate priorities. The individual will be expected to create a variety of compelling internal and public-facing communications products about the directorate’s science and engineering and will work closely with the FFESD communications team, FFESD technical leads, and central ORNL Communications to achieve key outcomes. The successful candidate will embrace collaboration and problem-solving in a team setting and be able to contribute diverse skills and original ideas to enhance communications impact. Professionalism, diplomacy, and a willingness to embrace learning about nuclear R&D are highly valued in this environment.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute original communications products to inform prime directorate audiences (internal ORNL audiences, DOE and other sponsors, R&D communities, industry partners).
• Research, write, and produce articles, newsletters, digital stories, presentations, videos, reports, educational outreach materials, and other content to highlight directorate progress and impact.
• Collaborate with Fusion and Fission Energy and Science communications and technical leadership and ORNL Communications to coordinate internal and external messaging.
• Develop content management plans and contribute content for social media channels and websites.
• Assist in the production of video and multimedia content. Coordinate activities with video producers, graphic artists, digital media staff, information technology staff, and others to support multiplatform storytelling.
• Support timely responses to DOE, partner, and media requests.
• Provide other writing and event support to directorate and ORNL communications leadership.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Learn and implement ORNL’s and the Communications Division’s standards and messaging.
• Comply with environment, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
• Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, public relations, a science, or other related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience producing communications products on science- and/or technology-related subjects for diverse audiences.
• Candidates will be expected to share a portfolio of their work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Substantial experience writing and producing public and internal communications products in an R&D or research-oriented setting, an industrial energy sector, or a newsroom (particularly on an energy or environmental news beat).
• Proven communications project coordination experience.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills; familiarity with a variety of publishing, production, and design software; and proficiency in the use of social media and content management systems.
• Self-motivation and commitment to supporting directorate and ORNL priorities while maintaining integrity of communications content and messaging.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and skills required for planning, coordinating, and producing effective communication products.
• Ability to balance multiple demands and perform professionally under pressure.
• Interest in nuclear energy, fusion and fission R&D, physics, engineering, and public-private partnerships is helpful.
• Experience with DOE, national laboratories, or research universities is a plus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future. In order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Relocation: Moving can be overwhelming and expensive. UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. If invited to interview, be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.