SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
Company: Draper
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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 is responsible for supporting the
communications strategy for our functions and businesses. It's an
exciting role that makes an impact by driving storytelling,
leveraging creativity and aligning messages across our campuses.
This critical role focuses on the development of key messages and
communications designed to support our people. Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities * Develop and implement strategic
communications plans and campaigns.
* 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.
* Work with various teams and departments to develop stories for
the weekly newsletter.
* Design, build and disseminate the newsletter to Draper
audiences.
* 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.
* Performs other duties as assigned. Skills/Abilities * Excellent
written communication skills, including editing skills and
familiarity following guidelines (e.g., voice and tone guidelines,
Style Guide standards)
* Ability to manage projects and ensuring effective change
management, while coordinating with others working towards the same
outcome.
* Able to develop and implement communications strategic plans and
campaigns.
* Ability to build strong relationships and engage and motivate
teams representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
* Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to building
relationships across multiple divisions.
* Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Visio) and internal communications platforms such as
Poppulo.
* 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. Education Requires a bachelor's degree
in marketing or communications, or relevant technical training and
certifications. Experience Requires five to seven 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. Connect
With Draper for Future Opportunities! If you don't find the right
posting in our Career Opportunities, you may submit your resume for
future consideration. Job Location - City: Cambridge Job Location -
State: Massachusetts Job Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563 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 . Equal Employment Opportunity:
Draper is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud
to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We
understand the value of diversity 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, gender
identity, 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 .
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