Communications Specialist

Akima; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) and retirement options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS) is seeking an Internal Communications professional to support DOE at ORNL. The role involves drafting articles, announcements, newsletters, slides, and talking points for internal audiences, translating technical info into concise content, coordinating visuals, and ensuring timely delivery across formats.

The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editing skills, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, edit, and coordinate diverse communication materials across multiple formats.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills with a record of managing multiple projects at once.
• Working knowledge of photo handling, including resizing, cropping, and captioning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with subject matter experts, administrators, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently while keeping project leads informed and engaged.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit internal content such as articles, announcements, scripts, newsletters, slides, and talking points.
• Translate operational and technical information into concise, approachable content for internal audiences.
• Carry approved communication plans through execution by drafting materials, coordinating visuals, tracking deadlines, and managing review cycles.
• Gather, resize, and caption photos and other visuals for digital and print communications.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and other communicators to produce cohesive, high-quality materials.
• Maintain organized records of project files, visuals, and communication assets.
• Keep project leads informed of progress and any decisions that need input.
• Adapt to evolving timelines and shifting priorities while ensuring projects stay on track.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Editing

Content development

Project coordination

Photo handling basics

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the project management and business services fields as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy (DOE) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). AIS has an established history of contributing to the success of our customer's mission.

Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the ORNL in Oak Ridge, TN. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratory. Pay, benefits, human resource, and employment management functions are provided by AIS.

Qualified applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the DOE.

Responsibilities

The qualified candidate will support internal communications by delivering materials that help employees understand operational priorities and key initiatives. Working under the direction of the internal communications team, this person will create and coordinate a wide range of products, manage deliverables, and keep projects moving from draft to completion.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication, coordination, and production skills in addition to writing and editing. They will handle multiple assignments at once, maintain accuracy and timeliness, and ensure all content and visuals meet the organization's standards.

Essential Duties:

• Create and edit internal content such as articles, announcements, scripts, newsletters, slides, and talking points.
• Translate operational and technical information into concise, approachable content for internal audiences.
• Carry approved communication plans through execution by drafting materials, coordinating visuals, tracking deadlines, and managing review cycles.
• Gather, resize, and caption photos and other visuals for digital and print communications.
• Collaborate with designers, photographers, videographers, and other communicators to produce cohesive, high-quality materials.
• Maintain organized records of project files, visuals, and communication assets.
• Keep project leads informed of progress and any decisions that need input.
• Adapt to evolving timelines and shifting priorities while ensuring projects stay on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field.
• At least two to three years of experience in internal or corporate communications, marketing, or multimedia coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, edit, and coordinate diverse communication materials across multiple formats.
• Excellent organization and coordination skills with a record of managing multiple projects at once.
• Working knowledge of photo handling, including resizing, cropping, and captioning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with subject matter experts, administrators, and leadership.
• Ability to work independently while keeping project leads informed and engaged.
• Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Special Requirements

• Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post- offer, pre-employment drug test.
• Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
• This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed."

Job ID

2026-26497

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$46.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill set in the world.

As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.