Communications Manager, Executive Communications

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience, or a master’s degree and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.
• Experience translating technical or complex 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.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality execution.
• 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.
• Passion for the mission of the Laboratory and commitment to Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.