ETA Communications Production Coordinator
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring an ETA Communications Production Coordinator to support the Energy Technologies Area’s communications operations. The role involves coordinating communications projects, tracking requests and deadlines, proofreading and editing content, preparing multimedia assets, publishing content across digital platforms, and ensuring quality and accuracy.
Responsibilities also include maintaining and reviewing websites and intranet content, coordinating seminars and newsletters, supporting social media and internal communications, monitoring digital platforms and performance metrics, and assisting with purchase order tracking.
A typical day may include editing and publishing science articles, preparing digital newsletters, coordinating seminar announcements, responding to communications requests, reviewing websites for outdated content, and helping staff produce high-quality internal and external communications.
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Why join Berkeley Lab?
We invest in our employees by offering a total rewards package you can count on:
Exceptional health and retirement benefits, including pension or 401K-style plans
A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!
In addition to accruing vacation and sick time, we also have a Winter Holiday Shutdown every year.
Parental bonding leave (for both mothers and fathers)
Pet insurance
Communications Production Coordinator Level 1 will:
Coordinate support tickets, seminar requests, project deadlines, and subcontractor assignments.
Post and update content to ETA Websites (both Drupal and WordPress), Constant Contact, the Intranet, Elements, email newsletter platforms, and other digital platforms.
Copy edit and proofread articles, newsletters, presentations, and internal and external communications, often on tight deadlines.
Prepare images and multimedia for digital content. With guidance, find and size archived photos or stock imagery, and help manage digital asset files.
Perform digital production quality control checks and needed adjustments prior to posting ‘go live’
Perform monthly ETA web content audits for outdated or irrelevant content and alert appropriate content owners of outdated or irrelevant content
Coordinate reviews of the monthly distribution of ETA’s Internal Newsletter
Help coordinate and track media/reporter requests
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and posting on social media channels with relevant and timely content.
Assist with tracking website and social media analytics.
Help train and guide ETA staff who edit ETA websites. With guidance, handle client communications as needed.
Communications Production Coordinator Level 2 will:
Perform the responsibilities above with minimal guidance, working independently and proactively to manage priorities, resolve issues, and engage with external stakeholders on projects as needed.
We are looking for Communications Production Coordinator Level 1:
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, or journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Tech savvy and experience in the use of internal and external communications tools and platforms (such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite, social media, and commonly used content management systems such as WordPress and Drupal, and other digital platforms).
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 with others, adjust schedules based on changing requirements, and work well under pressure/during tight deadlines.
Demonstrated excellence in all areas of customer service.
In addition to above, Communications Production Coordinator Level 2, will have:
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 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 commonly used digital platforms and content management systems.
Experience in the use of digital analytics and online communications tools and platforms (such as Google Analytics, Constant Contact or other digital email platforms, Cision or other news media monitoring and reporting platforms, etc.).
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:
Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by December 3, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
Appointment type: This is a full-time, 1 year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
Salary range:
Level 1: The full salary range for this position is $67,188.00 - $113,364.00. The budgeted salary range that the Lab reasonably expects to pay for this position is $79,777.20 - $88,174.80. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal peer group.
Level 2: The full salary range for this position is $88,992.00 - $150,168.00. The budgeted salary range that the Lab reasonably expects to pay for this position is $105,678.00 - $116,802.00. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, and certifications, and also aligned with the internal peer group.
Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
Work modality: This position is eligible for a flexible work mode, with onsite or hybrid work being the preferred modes. Hybrid work is a combination of teleworking and performing work on-site at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. Individuals working a hybrid schedule must reside within 150 miles of Berkeley Lab. Work schedules are dependent on business needs. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).
Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Multi-level Posting: This position will be hired at a level commensurate with the business needs and the skills, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. For additional information, click here.