Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Sr. Marketing & Communications Specialist to manage end-to-end integrated campaigns supporting lead generation and sales goals.

You will partner with business line leaders, commercial sales and the Marketing team to drive awareness, accelerate pipeline and growth in regulated industries. Responsibilities include translating complex topics for diverse audiences, coordinating materials with writers and designers, and maintaining calendars and content plans that align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field with 8 years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and familiarity with a broad range of channels and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner for assigned business lines to define marketing campaigns.
• Plan and deliver engaging content across channels including digital, email, conferences, and social media.
• Translate technical and strategic topics into accessible messages for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate development of marketing materials with writers, designers and other specialists.
• Maintain editorial calendars, timelines and content plans aligned with enterprise messaging.
• Measure campaign effectiveness and generate insights to optimize future activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationships

Written communication

Verbal communication

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Salesforce

CMS

Web analytics

Marketing automation

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi‑national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency. We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Sr. Marketing & Communications Specialist acts as an account specialist for assigned Battelle business lines to develop marketing campaigns to support lead generation and support sales goals. This role partners closely with business line leaders, business development, commercial sales and the Marketing and Communications team to plan, coordinate and deliver end-to-end integrated campaigns that increase awareness, accelerate pipeline and support growth opportunities in highly regulated and complex industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner for assigned business lines, helping SME’s define marketing campaigns to support business goals.
• Plan and deliver clear, timely and engaging marketing content across agreed channels, including digital, email, conferences & trade shows, printed materials, social media and advertising.
• Translate business, technical and strategic topics into messages that are accessible, relevant and meaningful for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate and manage cross-functional development of marketing materials (e.g., blogs, white papers, slick sheets), collaborating with writers, designers and other specialists as needed.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential or time sensitive information.
• Coordinate with vendors/agencies and paid/partner coordination.
• Maintain editorial calendars, timelines and content plans for supported areas, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise communications.
• Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns and generate insights to optimize future activities.
• Ensure all marketing communications for supported areas adhere to Battelle’s brand, voice and style guidelines and are consistent with enterprise messaging and standards.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, English, Marketing or a related field; 8 years of experience in marketing communications or a closely related field, with demonstrated experience managing client or stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic communication support; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, polished interpersonal skills and familiarity with a broad range of communication channels, techniques and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating artificial intelligence into work processes, marketing campaigns, and content development.
• Experience operating in regulated environments with rigorous review/approval processes.
• Experience working with Salesforce, CMS, web analytics, marketing automation/journey tools a plus.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $81,600 - $116,300 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers