Senior Nuclear Science Communications Lead

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 64,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and FSA

Paid time off

Comprehensive relocation package

Employee education program (tuition)

401(k) with match

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an Executive Nuclear Science & Technology Communications Lead to craft and execute strategic communication for NS&T, interfacing with directorate leadership and external partners. The role steers priority setting, media interactions, and conference engagement, ensuring clear, accessible messaging of complex nuclear research and national impact.

Based on a full-time on-site schedule in Idaho Falls, the position collaborates with INL Communications and the NS&T ALD

Qualifications

• Level 3 requires a relevant bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with an emphasis in communications or related field and a minimum of 5 years experience or advanced degree with 2 years experience.
• Level 4 requires a similar degree and minimum 8 years related experience or advanced degree with 6 years experience.
• Experience in nuclear energy communication preferred.
• Experience with public involvement in technical or scientific issues and translating complex topics for the general public.
• Strong writing skills, AP Style familiarity, and solid oral, digital, social media, and visual communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication priorities and strategy for NS&T directorate outreach.
• Attend leadership meetings and engagement opportunities to prepare materials.
• Coordinate with NS&T ALD and directorate staff on priorities and messages.
• Prepare talking points, presentations, and conference engagement strategies.
• Lead internal and external communications, including fact sheets and highlights.

Skills

Nuclear communications

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communication

Technical storytelling

AP style

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with emphasis in communications

Degree in communications/public relations/journalism/marketing or related field

Advanced degree +2 years experience

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory seeks an Executive Nuclear Science & Technology Communications Lead to craft and execute strategic communication for NS&T, interfacing with directorate leadership and external partners. The role steers priority setting, media interactions, and conference engagement, ensuring clear, accessible messaging of complex nuclear research and national impact.

Based on a full-time on-site schedule in Idaho Falls, the position collaborates with INL Communications and the NS&T ALD