OEM Communications Associate

Reports To:

Senior Manager, Communications

Base Salary Range: $90 - 95k (for appropriate experience)

Role requires a full‑time onsite presence in Durham, NC.

The OEM Communications Associate plays a key role in supporting IONNA’s growing communications function. This position helps coordinate communications aligned with our eight OEM partners, supports messaging surrounding joint initiatives, and ensures consistent and timely delivery of information across internal channels. The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented communicator who excels at coordination, relationship management, proactive planning and follow‑up & follow through.

• Track, and prioritize OEM communications requests, ensuring timely responses and alignment with IONNA communications strategy.
• Manage detailed communications calendars for all OEM partners, ensuring consistent, accurate, and coordinated IONNA messaging.
• Maintain shared files, templates, and documentation to support efficient cross‑partner communication.
• Support cross‑functional communications projects and help ensure consistent messaging across teams.
• Support IONNA public engagement efforts through hands‑on coordination and logistics.
• Oversee usage and scheduling of IONNA assets across all eight OEMs.
• Assist with product seeding, sample fulfillment, and other promotional initiatives to help build awareness and visibility for IONNA.

Facilitate member OEMs to promote IONNA in their communications channels.

• Fulfil OEM requests within SLA; 1‑3 days
• On time delivery of marketing assets
• Disposition of inbound requests

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in communications, project coordination, or partner‑facing roles.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams or external partners.
• Proven ability to manage details accurately while seeing tasks through to completion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficient with business systems and project tools; quick to learn new platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint).
• Well‑developed analytical and critical‑thinking skills (trend and outlier identification).
• Able to assess and improve processes and workflows, which include reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Adaptability in a fast‑moving, evolving environment.

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays.

IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.