Employee News Coordinator

Requisition Id 12280 

Overview:  

The Communications Division at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks an Employee News Coordinator to support the Laboratory’s primary internal communications vehicles. This position will interface with employees at all levels and areas of the Laboratory for the purpose of helping share messages, news, and information that is pertinent to ORNL staff. The successful candidate will be a talented deadline-driven writer/editor who will oversee a variety of compelling employee-facing communications news sources including ORNL’s employee news site, calendar of technical events, and daily headlines summary that is emailed weekdays to all employees.

The individual will be expected to adjust quickly to changing priorities and demands as communication needs shift during a typical day. They will collaborate closely with the internal communications specialist who helps with editing and production as well as others who contribute content. The position will engage regularly with communications coordinators across ORNL to keep up with happenings; they will also engage regularly with creative experts and information technology staff in order to fulfill technology and visual communications needs.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Serve as editor of ORNL’s employee news site and headlines email, mastering the Froala and SharePoint platforms, and work with information technology staff on continuing updates and improvements.
• Forecast, write and/or assign, and edit articles, emails, web content, promotions, and other content to inform audiences in a consistent and rigorous news-oriented style.
• Manage the processes and standards of the internal news site and daily headlines email; initiate revisions and development of additional processes and standards as needed; work with contributors to understand and appropriately apply the processes and standards.
• Invest in understanding the needs of each contributor or commenter in order to respond in a timely fashion and address their needs appropriately.
• Assist in the production of visual content, working in coordination with video producers, photographers, graphic artists, digital media staff, information technology services, and others to support multiplatform delivery of information.
• Develop and execute original communications plans as needed to support change management associated with Laboratory priorities and inform audiences that are affected.
• Facilitate collection and submission of ORNL content for Battelle’s monthly National Laboratory Management & Operations newsletter.
• Manage lab-wide distribution of the Director’s Message.
• Continuously identify and monitor metrics associated with employee news site and headlines summary email; monitor readership opinions/preferences regularly and adjust news resources based on data; seek opportunities to bring new internal communications solutions to ORNL.
• 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 and/or complementary field of study with 10+ years of professional experience managing or working with news sites and/or employee communications products and tools for large, diverse organizations. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Candidates will be expected to share a portfolio of their work.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, English and/or complementary field of study with 10+ years of professional experience managing or working with news sites and/or employee communications products and tools for large, diverse organizations.
• Experience planning and executing internal communications plans and products in a research-oriented setting or other highly technical field.
• Proven project coordination experience and change management experience.
• Familiarity with a variety of publishing, production, and design software including Photoshop or similar photo editing software and SharePoint; and proficiency in the use of content management systems.
• Experience with DOE, national laboratories, or research universities.

Visa Sponsorship:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL:  

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

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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 [email protected].

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.