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The Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in the life sciences. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders innovate research practices and technologies to solve biology's deepest mysteries. HHMI launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually enriching environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community.
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Summary:
The Employee Communications Manager will own the planning and content creation lifecycle for any major internal communications projects and support requests specific to the Janelia Research Campus population. In addition, this role will serve as lead editor and project manager for HHMI's internal communications function.
The Employee Communications Manager will manage multiple deadlines and priorities in alignment with HHMI's communication and engagement objectives and the internal communications editorial calendar. This role will create, edit, and publish content across various internal channels.
The Employee Communications Manager works a three-day hybrid schedule at HHMI's Janelia Research Campus and reports to the Director, Employee and Science Communications. This role may require periodic travel to HHMI headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.
This position will remain open until May 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, after which applications will no longer be accepted.
What we offer:
- Meaningful Impact: Lead internal communications that foster connection, clarity, and engagement and play a central role in shaping the employee experience at the Janelia Research Campus.
- Creative Input: Manage the full communications lifecycle-from idea generation to content creation and publishing-across a variety of internal platforms and formats.
- Collaborative Environment: Partner closely with diverse departments and teams across Janelia and HHMI Headquarters to deliver communications that reflect community needs and organizational goals.
- Storytelling Opportunity: Highlight the people and programs that make Janelia unique by crafting compelling employee stories and engaging visual content.
- Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive healthcare, generous retirement contributions, paid leave, and additional programs that support well-being and professional development.
What you will do:
- Create and execute the internal communications strategy and editorial calendar with strategic guidance from the Director, Employee, and Science Communications.
- Manage the content lifecycle: generate ideas, draft and edit content, manage freelancers, and prepare work for publishing on various internal channels to create high-quality communications that further departmental goals.
- Respond to requests for Janelia-specific content, including newsletters, signage, and supporting materials for campus life events that are tailored to the unique needs of the campus population.
- Work collaboratively and proactively with Janelia departments (Campus Life, P&C, Scientific Programs, etc.) on all internal communications content.
- Work with the Science Outreach Officer to assign work to the Communications Content Specialist.
- Identify compelling employee stories for internal audiences and develop engaging content with a storytelling framework.
- Create graphics and other visual media materials for internal communications. Provide graphic design support to other areas of communications.
- Develop a deep understanding of the Janelia Research Campus community and consistently assess how to improve communications to employees, families, visiting scientists, etc.
- Lead efforts to align Janelia's internal communications with HHMI's broader internal communications, serving as an onsite partner, expert, and liaison.
What you bring:
- Bachelor's degree. A master's degree in Communications or a related field is a plus.
- Eight to ten years of experience in internal or employee communications, with demonstrated ability to translate organizational information into compelling content for a variety of audiences.
- Experience in higher education or a research setting is a plus.
- One to three years of practical experience in developing, managing, and executing communications strategy.
- Excellent writing and editing skills that reflect an ability to clarify and simplify complicated issues and technical subject matter, with audience needs in mind.
- Expertise in storytelling approach; ability to identify compelling stories and create engaging content.
- Expertise in copyediting.
- Experience with graphic design.
- Willingness to own content creation from idea generation to publication with a commitment to accurate, high-quality work across a broad range of projects.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, while aligning to departmental goals, standards, and expectations.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team environment with a range of stakeholders. Ability to maintain composure and productivity in projects with multiple owners. Ability to collaborate toward common goals.
- Ability to develop trust and credibility with a wide range of colleagues. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Multimedia experience is a plus.
- Experience formatting, publishing, and evaluating email newsletters. Experience with Poppulo, Mail Chimp, or similar software tools preferred.
- Strong content management, HTML, and SharePoint skills.
Physical Requirements:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note:
This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. #LI-BG1
Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$112,248.00 (minimum) - $140,310.00 (midpoint) - $182,403.00 (maximum)
Pay Type:
Annual
HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.
HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer