Remote Internal Communications Specialist

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer’s mission. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, human resource, and employment management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE.

The qualified candidate will support internal communications by delivering materials that help employees understand operational priorities and key initiatives. Working under the direction of the internal communications team, this person will create and coordinate a wide range of products, manage deliverables, and keep projects moving from draft to completion.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, coordination, and production skills in addition to writing and editing. They will handle multiple assignments at once, maintain accuracy and timeliness, and ensure all content and visuals meet the organization’s standards.

Essential Duties:

• Create and edit internal content such as articles, announcements, scripts, newsletters, slides, and talking points.
• Translate operational and technical information into concise, approachable content for internal audiences.
• Carry approved communication plans through execution by drafting materials, coordinating visuals, tracking deadlines, and managing review cycles.
• Gather, resize, and caption photos and other visuals for digital and print communications.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and other communicators to produce cohesive, high-quality materials.
• Maintain organized records of project files, visuals, and communication assets.
• Keep project leads informed of progress and any decisions that need input.
• Adapt to evolving timelines and shifting priorities while ensuring projects stay on track.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
• At least two to three years of experience in internal or corporate communications, marketing, or multimedia coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, edit, and coordinate diverse communication materials across multiple formats.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills with a record of managing multiple projects at once.
• Working knowledge of photo handling, including resizing, cropping, and captioning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with subject matter experts, administrators, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently while keeping project leads informed and engaged.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Special Requirements:

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post- offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the…