Head of Executive Communications_
Argonne National Laboratory - Lemont, Illinois, United States, 60439![Argonne National Laboratory](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Demonstrated outstanding ability to plan and execute effective strategic communications projects, initiatives, products, and tactics for C-level executives.Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with C-level executives, leveraging excellent listening and communications skills to understand, anticipate and represent management's point of view to various audiences.Experience working with C-level executives on internal and external communications needs, including speechwriting, Congressional testimony, event briefings, etc.Strong management, leadership, and communication skills with experience presenting recommendations to senior management.Outstanding ability to develop and build presentations and write and edit content across a range of platforms and styles (formal, informal, digital, social, print).Adaptable writing style that can capture the unique voices of a variety of leaders.Skill in effectively communicating scientific and technical ideas to lay audiences.Outstanding project management skills, with proven experience with production schedules and successfully meeting milestones and project deadlines.Ability to synthesize, develop, and convey institutional messages to diverse audiences.Ability to connect content to organizational goals and results.Creativity to inspire novel approaches to repeated annual events or programs.Ability to adapt in a highly dynamic environment with strict attention to deadlines.Conscientious budget manager and steward of Lab resources.Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable results (increased awareness, higher client satisfaction, increased engagement, etc.).Strong customer service orientation, able to negotiate with internal clients to balance their needs with effective communications tactics.Passion for the mission of the Lab.Ability to model Argonne's Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.Experience in executive communications within a scientific or technical organization, such as an academic institution, research laboratory, or non-profit, is strongly preferred.Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, journalism, or a related scientific/technical discipline, and 10+ years' experience, or equivalent.As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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