Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Digital Media Communications, Public Relations, English, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of twenty years of corporate communications experience in R&D or technical environment.
• Proven skills in internal/external communications, media/public relations, and crisis management.
• Strong technical and creative writing, proofreading, and editing abilities.
• Familiarity with stylebooks, media monitoring tools, and performance measurement utilities.
• Capable of independently leading projects and implementing solutions.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated strategic communications strategies to enhance SwRI's programs and corporate brand.
• Partner with leadership for business development messaging and communications guidance.
• Enhance storytelling by developing marketing materials for both technical and administrative groups.
• Provide expert communication support to media and the public, aligning with Institute policies.
• Serve as SwRI's spokesperson and manage high-level media engagements.
• Manage various corporate communications channels including websites, publications, press releases, and social media.
• Oversee a communications team of approximately 35 staff with a focus on performance management and employee development.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a large communications department in a research and development environment.
• Engagement with senior leadership for strategic communications initiatives.
• Access to advanced tools and resources for media and communications improvement.
• Potential for personal and professional development through high-profile projects.
• Encouragement of innovative storytelling methods and creative media use.