ETA Communications Production Coordinator

About the Role

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ETA Communications Production Coordinator to support the Energy Technologies Area’s communications operations. This is a full-time, 1-year term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion. The position is eligible for a flexible work mode, with onsite or hybrid work being preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate support tickets, seminar requests, project deadlines, and subcontractor assignments.
• Post and update content to various digital platforms, including Drupal, WordPress, Constant Contact, the Intranet, and email newsletter platforms.
• Copy edit and proofread articles, newsletters, presentations, and internal/external communications.
• Prepare images and multimedia for digital content, including finding and sizing archived or stock imagery, and managing digital asset files.
• Perform digital production quality control checks and adjustments prior to posting.
• Conduct monthly audits of ETA web content for outdated or irrelevant information and notify appropriate content owners.
• Coordinate reviews of the monthly distribution of ETA’s Internal Newsletter.
• Coordinate and track media/reporter requests.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and posting on social media channels.
• Assist with tracking website and social media analytics.
• Train and guide ETA staff who edit ETA websites.
• Handle client communications as needed.

Level 2 responsibilities are performed with minimal guidance, working independently and proactively to manage priorities, resolve issues, and engage with external stakeholders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Level 1:
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Tech savvy with experience in internal and external communications tools and platforms, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite, social media, and content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal.
• Ability to learn and use new digital platforms, CMSs, and approaches.
• Strong demonstrated writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize work assignments, work collaboratively, adjust schedules, and work well under pressure/during tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service.
• Level 2 (In addition to Level 1 requirements):
• A minimum of 2 years of related professional experience.
• Ability to successfully work as part of a team or independently.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in digital production, writing and editing, organizational communications, and/or journalism.
• Experience posting text and multimedia content to common digital platforms and content management systems.
• Experience with digital analytics and online communications tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Constant Contact, Cision).
• Experience with data analytics and reporting.
• Experience with social media in an institutional setting.
• Experience within a national laboratory or other science-based organization.

Additional Information

• Salary Range (Level 1): $67,188.00 - $113,364.00 (Budgeted: $79,777.20 - $88,174.80)
• Salary Range (Level 2): $88,992.00 - $150,168.00 (Budgeted: $105,678.00 - $116,802.00)
• A background check is required.
• Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.