Communications Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of integrated communications programs that support institutional priorities, advance research initiatives, and strengthen organizational reputation.
• Translate complex, technical, and scientific concepts into clear, credible, and compelling narratives tailored to both external and internal audiences.
• Elevate executive and subject-matter expert visibility through thought leadership, speaking engagements, contributed content, and strategic storytelling initiatives.
• Develop messaging frameworks, narrative platforms, and editorial content that reinforce UL Research Institutes’ mission, values, and strategic positioning.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and day-to-day support to senior leaders, researchers, and subject-matter experts, exercising sound judgment and discretion.
• Partner closely with creative, digital, media relations, and communications teams to deliver integrated, consistent messaging across channels.
• Lead and support enterprise and change communications initiatives aligned with organizational growth, strategic priorities, and transformation efforts.
• Track, analyze, and report on communications performance metrics to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to department-specific and cross-functional initiatives, serving as a communications resource and collaborator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in brand, corporate, strategic communications or related roles.

Preferred

• Experience supporting internal communications, thought leadership, or external visibility initiatives preferred.
• In-house corporate or institutional communications experience strongly preferred.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic settings, with the agility to adapt and solve complex challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a matrixed organization.

Benefits

• Total Rewards : All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation.
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment.
• Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager.
• We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.