Executive Communications Lead

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,250 - 148,590; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory invites a Communications Manager, Executive Communications, to partner with the Head of Executive Communications and craft strategic messaging for the Laboratory Director, COO, and CRO. The role centers on turning complex science and operations into clear, executive-ready speeches, briefings, and presentations.

This hybrid position requires regular onsite work (at least 3 days per week) to support engagement and deepen relationships across the Lab, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience, or master’s with 4+ years, or equivalent.
• Ability to translate technical information into engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience working with C-level executives on communications initiatives in complex, high-profile organizations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and speechwriting skills, with demonstrated ability to develop executive-ready speeches, presentations, briefing materials, and other communications that authentically capture the voice and intent of senior leaders.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to independently prioritize work, manage competing deadlines, and move complex initiatives forward with limited direction.
• Comfortable engaging with emerging technologies and interested in how AI-enabled tools and evolving communications practices can strengthen executive storytelling, efficiency, and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence outcomes without formal authority.
• Familiarity with executive communications measurement, engagement metrics, or communications analytics.
• Serve as a rotating member of the Argonne Crisis Response team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications that advance executive priorities and institutional objectives.
• Draft speeches, presentations, briefing materials, talking points, correspondence, and executive messaging.
• Prepare leaders for high-profile engagements with employees, government officials, scientific partners, and external stakeholders.
• Lead executive communications projects from concept through delivery while coordinating timelines, stakeholders, and approvals.
• Build strong partnerships across the Laboratory to align communications with institutional priorities.
• Translate complex scientific and operational topics into clear, compelling communications.
• Support continuous improvement of executive communications processes, measurement approaches, and ways of working to increase effectiveness and impact.

Skills

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Editing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory invites a Communications Manager, Executive Communications, to partner with the Head of Executive Communications and craft strategic messaging for the Laboratory Director, COO, and CRO. The role centers on turning complex science and operations into clear, executive-ready speeches, briefings, and presentations.

This hybrid position requires regular onsite work (at least 3 days per week) to support engagement and deepen relationships across the Lab, with a focus on