RAND Corporation
Corporate Communications Officer II or III
RAND Corporation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Corporate Communications Officer II or III As a member of RAND’s Corporate Communications and Branding team, the Corporate Communications Officer will play a critical role in crafting compelling content and strategies that convey the value of RAND, its impact, and the contributions of its executive leadership.
Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications and Brand, the Officer will primarily be responsible for writing executive leadership communications and brand content that raise awareness of RAND and its leaders among external policy audiences. The ideal candidate will be a highly collaborative self-starter who possesses a strategic and creative mindset, a demonstrated ability to develop compelling content for institutional and multifaceted brands, write and edit complex content for a variety of audiences, and a passion for public policy and RAND’s research and mission. What You’ll Do: Craft Compelling Brand Content:
Write high-quality content about RAND, its institutional efforts for a variety of channels, including owned media, corporate publications, and event assets. Promote RAND’s Leaders:
Draft executive communications that elevate the profile of RAND leaders, such as keynote speeches, articles, and pitches to external convenings. Develop Brand Content Strategies:
Create and implement strategies that leverage both written and visual tools to enhance brand visibility, values, and voice across all platforms. Collaborate with Communications Experts:
Work with other communications experts on the production and best presentation of RAND content, including on rand.org and in corporate publications. Drive Brand Management Program:
Ensure that institutional brand messaging aligns with the brand's voice and values, maintaining a cohesive and consistent identity across corporate publications, outreach materials, and meeting and event assets. Qualifications: A bachelor's and/or master’s degree in English, Marketing, or Communications. The successful candidate will: Have deep experience in corporate reputation or corporate communications, with a strong focus on clear and compelling brand storytelling about complex topics. Possess exceptional writing, editing, and brand content creation skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates versatility and creativity in both written and visual formats. Have demonstrated ability in creating, editing, or improving briefings and visual materials (brochures, PowerPoint presentations, informational graphics) and the skill to distill complex research into short, compelling narratives. Demonstrate operational adeptness, with an emphasis on collaboration, quality, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Manage multiple writing and content projects by taking initiative and collaborating effectively across teams. Possess a passion for connecting audiences through effective brand storytelling and visual communication. Demonstrate ingenuity, creativity, and a willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Experience and Education Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communications or similar and a minimum of 6-8 years' experience is required. Preferred: 9-10 years' experience; MA/MS. Location: This position will be located at one of the following RAND offices: Arlington, VA; Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA. This position is eligible for RAND’s hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some onsite presence will be required to meet business needs, including on an ad-hoc basis; onsite needs will vary from month to month. Writing Sample Required: Candidates are required to submit samples of work that demonstrate their writing and content creation skills. Samples may include brand assets, speeches, corporate social media content, posters or flyers, or PowerPoint presentations. Salary range:
$88,000 - $156,500 Corporate Communications Officer II: $88,000 - $130,900 Corporate Communications Officer III: $102,800 - $156,500 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet About Us
RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,775 people from approximately 55 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $356.2 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff. RAND's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at (310) 393-0411 or at
jobs@rand.org
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Communications and Brand, the Officer will primarily be responsible for writing executive leadership communications and brand content that raise awareness of RAND and its leaders among external policy audiences. The ideal candidate will be a highly collaborative self-starter who possesses a strategic and creative mindset, a demonstrated ability to develop compelling content for institutional and multifaceted brands, write and edit complex content for a variety of audiences, and a passion for public policy and RAND’s research and mission. What You’ll Do: Craft Compelling Brand Content:
Write high-quality content about RAND, its institutional efforts for a variety of channels, including owned media, corporate publications, and event assets. Promote RAND’s Leaders:
Draft executive communications that elevate the profile of RAND leaders, such as keynote speeches, articles, and pitches to external convenings. Develop Brand Content Strategies:
Create and implement strategies that leverage both written and visual tools to enhance brand visibility, values, and voice across all platforms. Collaborate with Communications Experts:
Work with other communications experts on the production and best presentation of RAND content, including on rand.org and in corporate publications. Drive Brand Management Program:
Ensure that institutional brand messaging aligns with the brand's voice and values, maintaining a cohesive and consistent identity across corporate publications, outreach materials, and meeting and event assets. Qualifications: A bachelor's and/or master’s degree in English, Marketing, or Communications. The successful candidate will: Have deep experience in corporate reputation or corporate communications, with a strong focus on clear and compelling brand storytelling about complex topics. Possess exceptional writing, editing, and brand content creation skills, with a portfolio that demonstrates versatility and creativity in both written and visual formats. Have demonstrated ability in creating, editing, or improving briefings and visual materials (brochures, PowerPoint presentations, informational graphics) and the skill to distill complex research into short, compelling narratives. Demonstrate operational adeptness, with an emphasis on collaboration, quality, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Manage multiple writing and content projects by taking initiative and collaborating effectively across teams. Possess a passion for connecting audiences through effective brand storytelling and visual communication. Demonstrate ingenuity, creativity, and a willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Experience and Education Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in English, marketing, communications or similar and a minimum of 6-8 years' experience is required. Preferred: 9-10 years' experience; MA/MS. Location: This position will be located at one of the following RAND offices: Arlington, VA; Santa Monica, CA; Pittsburgh, PA. This position is eligible for RAND’s hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some onsite presence will be required to meet business needs, including on an ad-hoc basis; onsite needs will vary from month to month. Writing Sample Required: Candidates are required to submit samples of work that demonstrate their writing and content creation skills. Samples may include brand assets, speeches, corporate social media content, posters or flyers, or PowerPoint presentations. Salary range:
$88,000 - $156,500 Corporate Communications Officer II: $88,000 - $130,900 Corporate Communications Officer III: $102,800 - $156,500 RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet About Us
RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,775 people from approximately 55 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $356.2 million. RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff. RAND's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. RAND is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at (310) 393-0411 or at
jobs@rand.org
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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