Senior Communications Specialist, Human and Community Development
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American Institutes for ResearchPublic Health
Within the United States (U.S.)Full-TimeSenior
Salary115000 - 140000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Required Skills
- Project ManagementAdobe Creative SuiteDrupalGoogle Analytics
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic communications
- Proven experience managing communications for external clients and leading multi-channel campaigns
- Advanced project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and team coordination
- Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Exceptional writing and editing skills across technical, creative, and promotional formats
- Expertise in social media strategy, analytics, and platform management
- Proficiency in tools such as Google Analytics, Drupal, and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Experience with business development strategy and proposal development
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic communications plans that align with client goals and AIR’s mission
- Oversee the creation and dissemination of high-quality content across digital platforms, publications, and media outlets
- Guide messaging strategy and editorial direction for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Manage cross-functional teams and workflows to ensure timely delivery of communications products
- Conduct audience research and apply insights to optimize engagement and accessibility
- Analyze performance metrics across channels (e.g., social media, web, email) and use data to refine strategies
- Serve as a senior advisor to clients and internal teams on communications best practices, branding, and outreach
- Lead proposal development efforts related to communications strategy, budgeting, and staffing
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards and AIR’s style and brand guidelines
- Mentor junior communications staff and contribute to professional development initiatives
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