Communications Specialist with PM Skills

Scientific Research Company

Washington DC

Work HYBRID

Needed ASAP

Contract to possible hire

Internal Communications Specialist with interna or corporate communication and project management

seeking a highly organized, creative, and collaborative Internal Communications Specialist to execute day-to-day communications that connect and inspire our global staff. Reporting to the Internal Communications lead, the Specialist will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of internal messaging that drives transparency, alignment, and engagement across company.

This role is ideal for a skilled communicator with strong project management skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys shaping how employees experience and connect to the mission of one of the world s leading scientific organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Internal Communications Planning and Execution

o Develop and manage the editorial calendar for internal communications, ensuring consistent and timely updates across all staff channels.

o Write, edit, and distribute high-quality internal content including announcements, intranet posts, talking points, and leadership messages.

o Coordinate with HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Inclusion and Belonging, and other partners within to ensure messaging is aligned and accessible.

o Partner with IT and vendors to advocate for improved functionality, usability, integration, and reach of communications tools.

• Employee Engagement and Events

o Support planning and execution of internal events such as town halls, leadership webinars, and hybrid staff gatherings.

o Ensure events are engaging and provide clear opportunities for staff to connect with leadership and mission.

• Measurement and Continuous Improvement

o Track and analyze engagement metrics to assess effectiveness of internal communications impacting behavioral change and employee engagement.

o Provide insights and recommendations to improve clarity, reach, and impact.

• Team Collaboration

o Collaborate with the corporate communications team and support cross-divisional and enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring consistent and unified messaging.

o Serve as a trusted partner to colleagues, helping staff and leaders craft effective internal messages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in internal or corporate communications, employee engagement, or related fields.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt style and tone for different audiences.
• Experience managing internal communications platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, intranets, Asana).
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines; attention to detail.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong relationship-building skills across divisions.
• Experience with event planning and virtual/hybrid event support preferred.
• Creative thinker who enjoys improving processes and enhancing employee experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience using social media (Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, LinkedIn) to build brand awareness.
• Experience with graphic design, photo editing, and publishing.
• Ability to identify target audiences preferences and produce tailored content.