Senior Communications Specialist
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Communications Specialist at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, IL office. The Senior Internal Communications Specialist will be responsible for providing communication support for UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) by developing and executing internal communication strategies that connect, inform, and engage employees across the organization. This role ensures that employees have a clear understanding of organizational priorities, initiatives, and cultural values while fostering collaboration and alignment across both groups. The Senior Internal Communications Specialist partners with leadership, HR, ULRI-ULSE communications teams and colleagues across functions to deliver consistent, transparent, and meaningful messaging that enhances employee engagement and strengthens organizational culture. At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.
Requirements
- University degree in communication, public relations, education, marketing or related field.
- Minimum six years of related professional experience in communications and marketing.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse employee audiences.
- Strong understanding of internal communications best practices, strategies, and platforms (e.g., intranet, Microsoft Teams, newsletters, SharePoint).
- Ability to build relationships and partner effectively with leaders and teams across the organization.
- Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure communication effectiveness and apply insights.
- Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with internal communications tools and technology.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a nonprofit, scientific or research organization is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute internal communication strategies, campaigns, and initiatives that promote organizational goals, programs, and culture across ULRI and ULSE.
- Create and manage content for employee-facing channels including intranet, newsletters, internal announcements, virtual town halls, and collaboration platforms.
- Partner with leadership to craft messaging that ensures employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible communications for employee-wide audiences.
- Support change management and organizational initiatives with communication plans that drive clarity, alignment, and adoption.
- Monitor communication effectiveness, gather employee feedback, and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and impact.
- Ensure internal communications reflect organizational tone, values, and brand standards.
- Collaborate with HR, leadership, and functional teams to strengthen employee engagement, recognition, and development through effective communication.
- Support other department and organizational initiatives as required.
Benefits
- bonus compensation
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay
- additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment
- flexible working arrangements
- paid time off
- vacation days
- holiday days
- sick days
- volunteer days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
