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OREM’s Communication and Outreach Efforts Ben Williams, OREM Public Affairs Specialist October 10, 2018

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OREM’s Communication and Outreach Efforts

Ben Williams, OREM Public Affairs Specialist

October 10, 2018

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Identifying audiences is crucial for effective communication

OREM has many audiences, each with different needs and priorities

• Congress

• DOE‐HQ

• Regulators

• Media 

• Stakeholders andcommunity

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OREM works to communicate with numerous audiences

MediaCongress, state and local officials, community groups, and residents

Employees ‐Federal and contractor

External audiences 

Internal audiences 

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OREM uses many avenues to communicate with media

Media

• Press releases, editorials

• Interviews 

• Blog, national newsletter

• Events and tours

• Regular contact with public affairs staff

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The EM Update Newsletter has a national reach

• ~90,000 subscribers and growing

• Easy sign‐up

• Now issued weekly

• Oak Ridge has multiple stories every month

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We work to develop relationships with local news outlets and reporters

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OREM uses many avenues to communicate with stakeholders

Congress, state and local officials, community groups, and residents

• Regular updates and interactions on social media 

• Constant flow of information on website

• Monthly SSAB meetings 

• Presentations at national conferences and to local organizations

• Requested briefings & events and tours

• Publications7 ∙  energy.gov/OREM

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OREM’s website has many offerings for visitors

www.energy.gov/orem8 ∙  energy.gov/OREM

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OREM’s website has many offerings for visitors

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OREM is active on numerous social media platforms

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OREM is developing video content to help educate the public about its mission

https://www.youtube.com/user/usdoeoakridge

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OREM issues annual publications on progress and outreach

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OREM uses many avenues to communicate with its employees

Employees‐Federal and contractor

• Employee all‐hands meetings

• 10‐year strategic plan

• Regular messaging from management 

• Partnering meetings

• Integrated Project Teams

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We have a comprehensive plan for completing cleanup in Oak Ridge

Forward‐looking 10‐year plan focused on program’s priorities

Includes both project and organizational objectives 

Provides clear expectations for the workforce

Ensures everyone is striving toward the same goals 

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There are several important messages forOREM to share 

• Oak Ridge is an “investment worthy” site 

• Vision 2020 is within reach

• Preparation is underway for large‐scale cleanup at ORNL and Y‐12

• Additional waste disposal capacity is crucial to the future of our cleanup program 

Entrance to ETTP

Y‐12 Mercury Treatment Facility15 ∙  energy.gov/OREM

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OREM’s guiding principles for messaging

1. Keep messages simple, relatable, and meaningful

2. Emphasize the impact of the project

3. Be timely and focus on current efforts and accomplishments

4. Provide context by connecting how each project advances our ultimate vision

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VIDEO:  Excess Contaminated Facilities –the next big thing in Oak Ridge cleanup

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Questions?

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