Location: Lemont,IL, USA
Argonne National Laboratory is hiring an experienced communications professional to lead the strategy and execution of communications from Argonne's Laboratory Director, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Research Officer to internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate thrives in a scientific or technical environment and has demonstrated experience working closely with senior-level executives to develop, adopt, and implement communications strategies that deliver measurable results and support senior executives' goals. Leadership, collaboration, exemplary writing and presentation-development skills, and attention to detail will be vital to candidate success.
A world-leading science laboratory, Argonne's research portfolio spans the spectrum from fundamental to applied sciences. Laboratory researchers pursue big, ambitious ideas with international impact in areas as diverse as biology, quantum information science, new materials, and artificial intelligence. Operations staff enable the science mission through excellence in a wide range of professions from financial management to groundskeeping. Argonne operates large research facilities that serve more than 7,000 researchers from around the world each year, and partners with academic, government, industrial, and community organizations to drive pivotal discoveries and foster groundbreaking innovations.
The successful candidate will develop and leverage in-depth knowledge of the laboratory's mission, priorities, stakeholders, and partnerships. They will lead a small team in executing high-quality communications that support the laboratory's science mission, drive engagement, and build a positive reputation for the laboratory and its top executives. They will be able to leverage the skills of Argonne's teams of professional writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, and videographers, as well as events and protocol, media relations, and digital communications personnel. The Head of Executive Communications reports to the Chief Communications Officer/Senior Director for Communications and Public Affairs.
Position RequirementsProfessional Administrative (PA)
Job ProfileCommunications/Marketing 5
Worker TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
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