Marketing and Communications Director

Based in Southern California with locations in Malibu, Calabasas and Camarillo; HRL has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.

The selected candidate will be leading a high performing marketing, PR, media and communications team.

Ability to develop marketing and communications strategies translated from executive plans while managing a multi-disciplined team covering multimedia production, graphics, and web expertise.

Quick thinker, results-oriented, articulate, creative able to see the big picture while having a keen eye for detail, collaborative, resourceful, supportive, extremely well-organized, and enthusiastic. Must have an interest in science and engineering.  Skilled at thinking on your feet and comfortable in a fast-growing work environment. Must have a strong respect for deadlines.

Ability to maintain a high level of productivity while managing multiple competing priorities across several disciplines.

•Experience in working with senior stakeholders

•10+ years hands-on multimedia production management, video and print

•Exemplary writing and communication skills for both internal and external audiences: employee communications, press releases, social media posts, newsletters, etc.

•Ability to craft employee centric communications to set the tone for the organization

•Ability to translate scientific stories into marketing material

•Current knowledge of digital marketing and marketing strategy

•Ability to build and execute a global social media strategy

•Advanced knowledge of social media, SEO and News Monitoring

•Expert in Public Relations and Branding and how to maintain the integrity of the brand

•Working knowledge of production environment and tools (Adobe Creative Suite and Studio Tools)

•Working understanding of website maintenance and html coding

•Ability to remain creative while working with very strong guidelines and restrictions

•Strong cross functional relationship building abilities

•Excellent people management and leadership skill

A Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related discipline is preferred.

Strong portfolio of prior work required, preferably in a science or engineering related business

Prior team leadership experience

The base salary range for this full-time position is $116,000 - $194,000 + bonus + benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

HRL offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, growth potential, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

HRL Laboratories is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status, union membership, or political affiliation. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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