Senior Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader

Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 116,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule with every‑fr

Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement match

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a Sr. Marketing & Communications Specialist to act as an account partner for assigned business lines, shaping marketing campaigns to drive lead generation and align with sales goals.

You will collaborate with line leaders, BD, sales and the Marketing team to plan, deliver end-to-end integrated campaigns in regulated industries. The role emphasizes translating complex topics into accessible messages, managing content across channels, and measuring campaign

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.

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.