Strategic Communications Professional

Overview

At PNNL,our core capabilities are dividedamongmajor departments that werefer to as Directorates within the Lab,focused on a specific area of scientific research orother function, with its own leadership teamand dedicated budget.

Our directorates related to Mission Support & Operations include Office of General Counsel, Business Services, Communications and External Engagement, Operational Systems, Computing and Information Technology,and Performance

Management.

Communications and External Engagement (CXE) engages PNNL staff and key stakeholders to amplify meaningful connectionsbetween our science and technology mission to accelerate our impact and elevates PNNL’s institutional reputation and impact locally, regionally, nationally,and globally to position PNNL as a leader in mission-driven science and innovation. CXE also inspires stakeholders and staff by facilitating and showcasing PNNL’s scientific leadership, national influence, community commitments, and service toadvance the frontiers of knowledge and our distinguished staff.

PNNL’s Communications team engages internal and external stakeholders through strategic communication efforts that support mission outcomes. Working to elevate the reputation and visibility of PNNL, through world-class experts and bold science mission, we aim to inspire stakeholders and to build awareness of the PNNL’s science impact.

PNNL’s Communications organization is committed to elevating PNNL’s reputation, inspiring action, and engaging audiences by transforming the Lab’s science, mission, and impact into influential communications and compelling stories.

We are seeking a senior communications professional who advises leaders, shapes communications priorities, and develops and executes integrated communications strategies that advance organizational objectives. This role combines strategic communications, planning and execution, and leadership engagement to support sector priorities while reinforcing enterprise communications strategies and standards.

You will serve as the aligned communicator for the Electricity Infrastructure sector, partnering with leaders to translate organizational priorities into strategic communications for diverse audiences. Working with teammates across Communications, you will lead and execute executive messaging, strategic initiatives, campaigns, events, stakeholder engagement efforts, and other high-visibility communications activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership Engagement and Communications Guidance

• Establish and maintain trusted relationships with sector leaders, researchers, communicators, and key stakeholders.
• Serve as the aligned communicator for the Electricity Infrastructure Sector, translating sector priorities and business goals into communications strategies, plans, and deliverables that align with directorate, sponsor, and enterprise objectives.
• Provide communications counsel to senior leaders and develop high-visibility content, including presentations, talking points, reports, leadership correspondence, and other communications.
• Proactively identify communications opportunities, risks, emerging issues, and barriers to success; recommend and implement appropriate communications approaches and solutions.

Communications Planning, Content, and Execution

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies and plans, managing priorities, scope, resources, and budget to support organizational objectives.
• Create compelling communications content for a range of audiences, channels, and purposes, translating complex scientific, technical, and organizational information into clear and effective narratives.
• Collaborate with Communications colleagues to plan, develop, and deliver communications products, campaigns, events, stakeholder engagement efforts, and other initiatives, drawing on specialized expertise and established resources as appropriate.
• Reinforce communications best practices, governance expectations, and PNNL style and branding standards across communications activities and deliverables.

Coordination and Communications Effectiveness

• Maintain proactive communication with sector leadership and…