Sr. Communications Specialist

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com .

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Communications Specialist aligns strategic messages and direction within the innovation laboratory. Success for this role requires excellent writing and editing experience with an attention to details. The incumbent works independently with key business partners to develop and implement strategic communications that align with Draper's overall strategy. This role regularly interacts and consults with Draper's Executive Leadership Team.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Counsel and guide Draper's Executive Leadership Team in internal communication efforts.
• Develop and implement strategic internal communications that engage, inspire, and connect employees across Draper's 12 campuses.
• Leverage critical thinking to proactively identify internal communication opportunities and build communication roadmaps, including the creation, maintenance, and execution of an annual internal communications plan as well as executive communications messages, and overall team member engagement.
• Ensure all Draper-wide initiatives, change management efforts, and projects are successfully communicated to all relevant audiences.
• Coordinate communications goals, efforts, and strategies with respective communications areas and support departments to ensure consistency of message, timing, and delivery.
• Collaborate with Creative team to lead concept development, write and edit collateral materials for websites, videos or other publications.
• Lead the development and management of scope, schedule, and tasks for projects.
• Continuously monitor, measure, and improve the effectiveness of communication initiatives using metrics and data insights where possible.
• Work collaboratively across all levels of the company, from executive leaders to non-management employees, to gather information, analyze it and create content, articles, stories, talking points, presentations, etc. for relevant communication activities.
• Collaborate with various internal teams, external vendors, and consultants to meet timelines and address any challenges and priorities.
• Develop SharePoint pages on Draper's portal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to effectively manage projects, lead effective change management efforts, and coordinate with others who are working towards the same goals.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic communications plans and campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable outstanding partnerships.
• Engage and motivate teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills with a willingness to building inter and intra relationships.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) and internal communications platforms such as Staffbase and Slido.
• Knowledge of SharePoint content best practices, experience with survey and data collection/analysis.
• Ability to manage relationships with internal customers, with a focus on customer service.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and knowledge of AP Style.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into layman terms.

Education

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications, or relevant technical training and certifications.

Experience

• Requires 10 years of Communications and Project Management experience.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Remote

Job Location - State:

North Carolina

Job Location - Postal Code:

27601

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$95,000.00 - $245,000.00
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers .

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com .