Senior Communications Manager

Savannah River National Laboratory • Aiken, SC

8h

About The Position

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a Senior Manager of External Communications to lead and elevate the laboratory’s external communications strategies, building awareness, trust, and support for SRNL’s mission and position as a leader in science and technology. This role focuses on crafting and executing integrated communications initiatives that elevate SRNL’s reputation and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including media, federal agencies, national laboratories, industry leaders, academic institutions, and the general public. The successful candidate will provide leadership and expertise in shaping external messaging, including the oversight of media relations, community engagement, protocol activities, and high-level public communications. They will serve as both a strategist and a hands-on communications leader, working to ensure a unified and impactful external voice that aligns with SRNL’s mission and goals. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate closely with SRNL senior leadership, Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters, and the wider national laboratory community to effectively represent SRNL to external audiences and stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Director of Institutional Planning & Communications and plays a crucial role in ensuring SRNL’s science and technology achievements are effectively communicated on regional, national, and global stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate the laboratory’s external communications strategies.
• Craft and execute integrated communications initiatives that elevate SRNL’s reputation and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and expertise in shaping external messaging, including the oversight of media relations, community engagement, protocol activities, and high-level public communications.
• Serve as both a strategist and a hands-on communications leader, working to ensure a unified and impactful external voice that aligns with SRNL’s mission and goals.
• Collaborate closely with SRNL senior leadership, Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters, and the wider national laboratory community to effectively represent SRNL to external audiences and stakeholders.
• Ensuring SRNL’s science and technology achievements are effectively communicated on regional, national, and global stages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees