Communication Specialist

TFE Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

TFE, Inc. is seeking a Communication Specialist to join our team in the U.S. nuclear energy sector and related ventures. The role involves developing and delivering compliant and compelling external and internal communications.

You will craft content for proposals, newsletters, social media, and the company website, while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain consistent messaging and brand integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Technical Editing, Journalism or Business.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Communication Specialist, Proposal Writer, or a similar role in communications.
• Strong understanding of corporate communication principles, media relations, public relations and crisis communication strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• High level of creativity and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop innovative communication solutions.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into persuasive arguments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects.
• Capability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost integrity and discretion.
• Adeptness to work under pressure and handle crisis communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that align with company goals.
• Manage internal and external communications for consistent messaging and brand image.
• Create and distribute content across proposals, newsletters, social media, and the website.
• Collaborate with departments to gather information and ensure timely content.
• Write, edit and proofread proposals, press releases, articles, blogs and social content.
• Manage the company's social media presence and engagement.
• Prepare internal and external documents for employees and stakeholders.
• Create external communication materials that are visually appealing.
• Plan and support corporate events and public appearances.
• Ensure proposals meet client requirements and submission guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Creative thinking

Writing and editing

Project management

Under pressure

Crisis communications

Independent and collaborative work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Technical Editing, Journalism or Business

Tools

Content management systems

Graphic design software

Social media management tools

SEO practices

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Come join TFE, Inc. as a Communication Specialist. TFE, Inc., founded in 1989, provides professional, technical, and administrative personnel and services in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other commercial ventures. At TFE we know our employees are the key to our success. We value their ideas and opinions and want to help them grow in knowledge, skills, and abilities. TFE provides competitive pay, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a top-notch employee assistance program. Our benefit offerings include an excellent 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits.

The Communication Specialist supports the development and delivery of compliant and compelling oral and written external and internal communication including but not limited to proposals, technical documents, newsletters, marketing materials, and media inquires.

• Developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Managing internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging and brand image.
• Creating, editing, and distributing engaging content across various platforms, including proposals, newsletters, social media, and the company website.
• Collaborating with different departments to gather information and ensure accurate and timely communication.
• Write, edit and proofread communication materials, including proposals, press releases, articles, blog posts and social media content.
• Manage the company's social media presence, including content creation, posting and engagement.
• Prepare internal and external documents and communications, including proposals, memos, newsletters and presentations for employees and stakeholders.
• Create visually appealing and effective external communication materials.
• Plan, organize and support corporate communication events and public appearances.
• Review and adhere to client requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines for Request for Proposals.
• Write clear, compliant, and compelling proposal narratives, executive summaries, and tender responses.
• Track progress through requirements matrices and ensures packages are edited and formatted before final submittal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Technical Editing, Journalism or Business.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Communication Specialist, Proposal Writer, or a similar role in communications.
• Strong understanding of corporate communication principles, media relations, public relations and crisis communication strategies.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• High level of creativity and strategic thinking, with the ability to develop innovative communication solutions.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into persuasive arguments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle tight deadlines and juggle multiple projects at once.
• Capability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with utmost integrity and discretion.
• Adeptness to work under pressure and handle crisis communication.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Experience with communication analytics and reporting.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with media professionals.
• Strategic thinker with creative problem-solving and strong analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of social media management, digital marketing and SEO practices.
• Familiarity with the latest tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems and graphic design software.

Physical and Working Conditions

Light work; significant degree of walking and standing, lifting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] ext. 1.