Posting Title Media Relations Coordinator - Professional II . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NREL The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. From day one at NREL, you'll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you'll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes. NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves. Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL's critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet. We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL. Job Description We're looking for an energetic and collaborative professional to join the media relations team at NREL. This candidate will develop a variety of news releases, news articles and social media for external audiences on behalf of the lab. The position will also interact with journalists on a regular basis. As a member of the media team, we're looking for someone with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong writing and editing skills, AP knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to maintain good working relationships with NREL staff, the general public, and team members is crucial. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Write moderately complex communications outreach content, including press releases, news articles, social media other materials for general review and editing. * Incorporate content review feedback from colleagues and stakeholder to prepare for final release. * Work with writers, editors, designers, and web content specialists and coders to publish materials. * Support events, webinars, meetings, and conferences. * Support media team reporting, metrics measurement, and analytics to help the team understand the impact of its work and share that impact with key stakeholders. * Follow internal review processes to ensure work meets established standards, guidelines, and best practices. * Ensure deliverables are completed on time. * Serve as communications point of contact for assigned media outlets. * Build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders . . Basic Qualifications Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree or equivalent relevant education/experience. General knowledge and application of technical standards, principles, theories and techniques. Frequent application of industry concepts and principles. General knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Skilled in problem solving, written and verbal communication. Ability to use various computer software programs. * Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications * External communications and media relations experience. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail and quality. * Strong organizational and time management abilities, with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and projects and meet fast-paced deadlines. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with newsletter, social media, webinar platforms, and project management tools. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. * Demonstrated creativity, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Experience adhering to brand and style guidelines. * Ability to distill technical information into understandable and engaging content. * Meticulous attention to detail. * Ability to react positively to rapidly changing circumstances. Preferred Qualifications . Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: Professional II / Annual Salary Range: $63,600 - $104,900 NREL takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement. * Based on eligibility rules Badging Requirement NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. 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