Communications Specialist I

Across the nuclear fuel cycle, Orano has extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Join us in shaping the nuclear energy landscape of tomorrow. Your skills and passion can help drive the innovation needed for an abundantly powered future!
Orano Enrichment USA is seeking a Communications Specialist I for our office in Oak Ridge, TN. The Communications Specialist will directly support Orano's Project IKE development of a uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge and will also serve as the company's community liaison. Responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies through writing, editing, community engagement, and media relations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Orano's Project IKE development through communications and community engagement, in particular with local high schools, colleges, and universities and regional municipalities, Industrial Development Boards, and business organizations
• Attend public meetings relevant to Project IKE
  Write and edit external communication materials, including press releases, articles, social media posts, presentations, talking points, and website content
• Serve as a point of contact for community stakeholders
• Support and attend regional events involving Orano's Project IKE or corporate teams
• Monitor and help manage the organization's public image
• Assist with media relations, including outreach and responding to media inquiries
• Ensure adherence to Orano's branding, messaging, image, and graphics requirements
• Create and update internal communications content
• Assess, compile and format actionable metrics
• Perform special projects as assigned
  
  

Our Full-Time Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance - with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts

• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities

• and more...

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, and 2-4 years of related experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills, including persuasive, descriptive, creative, social, website, and technical messaging
• Displays business acumen, poise, engagement skills, and customer service
• Good networking, listening, questioning, and analytical skills
• Proficient with business software, including word processing, presentations, and spreadsheets
• Familiar with using artificial intelligence (AI) for communications tasks
• Exhibits proactive self-sufficiency and a wide degree of creativity
• Ability to work both independently and effectively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and shift work efforts in dynamic situations
• Ability to work in a global organization across a variety of international cultures

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.