Communications and Publishing Associate

Institute for the Study of War; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading think tank seeks a Communications and Publishing Associate to enhance its outreach and engagement. The role involves publishing content, managing social media, and analyzing outreach effectiveness. Ideal candidates possess a communications degree and skills in writing, editing, and data analysis. Opportunities for professional development and advancement are available in this dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in writing and editing with a focus on communications.
• Experience with data analytics and social media management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the dissemination of content via website, email, and social media.
• Analyze media coverage and track public impact metrics.
• Prepare press releases, company literature, and web content.

Skills

Communication

Copyediting

Social Media Management

Data Analysis

Writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Canva

InDesign

Constant Contact

Mail Chimp

Job description

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Communications and Publishing Associate – Institute for the Study of War

About ISW

ISW promotes an understanding of war and conflict by providing data and critical analysis to key American political and military leaders. In addition, ISW seeks to educate civilians about war and conflict, thus bridging the gaps between military and civilian decision-makers. ISW aims to improve how the United States formulates and executes its national security policy. ISW is vigilant at monitoring crises around the world. ISW’s publications reach a wide and diverse global audience.

Position Summary

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) seeks a Communications and Publishing Associate to assist in the planning and execution of the organization’s communications with external audiences. The Communications and Publishing Associate assists with the dissemination of product via all ISW channels including the website, email, and social media platforms.

ISW is a globally recognized institution regularly cited and engaged by journalists, editorial boards, and newsrooms including the New York Times, Associated Press, the Economist, and the Wall Street Journal. ISW products reach many millions globally and ISW currently has 1.1M followers across social platforms.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

The Communications and Publishing Associate will support the External Relations Team in the preparation and dissemination of ISW content to its global audiences and the evaluation of ISW’s impact and audience engagement.

Publishing

Publish products on a regular basis on a rotation with other members of the External Relations Team and staff as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor. This will require after-hours and weekend work;

• Copyedit and publish analyst work to ISW’s website in accordance with ISW brand standards and guidelines;
• Maintain ISW’s communications via its website, mailings, and social media platforms;
• Prepare, update, maintain, and tag or retag content on the new website platform, in conjunction with other key stakeholders and members of the External Relations Team, as directed by Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor;
• Perform regular data curation and maintenance of ISW’s segmented lists;
  
  

Composition & Preparation

• Write and edit digital copy for website and social media posts as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor;
• Compose and edit press releases, company literature, talking points and other written materials for internal and external use upon request;
• Support the organization’s responses to interview, briefing, and other media requests;
• Support analyst engagements with military decision makers, government officials, members of Congress, and their staffs in order to disseminate timely information and research findings and frame the policy relevance of ISW’s research.
  
  

Impact analytics

• Analyze media coverage of key national security topics to identify gaps in coverage or key themes relevant to ISW’s work;
• Assist with tracking ISW’s public impact through quantitative and qualitative metrics to inform ISW’s communications strategy;
• Assist with the collection, structuring, and evaluation of data regarding ISW’s audience engagement across platforms including the ISW website, email, and social media platforms;
• Monitor the impact of ISW’s work in the broader national security policy community.
  
  

Candidates with demonstrated skills and capacity for design, audio-visual, and other specialties are eligible to support these requirements in addition to the duties listed above.

ISW is restructuring and scaling its External Relations Team and related functions in order to meet global demand for ISW work and to respond to the real-world challenges that US and allied leaders face. For high-performing members of the ISW team, opportunities for professional development, new responsibilities, and advancement will be available.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in communications, marketing, or related field desired;
• Previous journalism/media, strategic communications, or government relations experience desired;
• Experience in WordPress with the ability to create, update, and manage website content using WordPress, including basic knowledge of plugins, themes, and SEO best practices;
• Experience in design software such as Canva, InDesign, or other design software;
• Experience with Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or other email subscription providers a plus;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment by digital messaging, email, phone, and in person;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; practiced in proofreading and editing;
• Excellent organizational abilities;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
• Excellent judgment under pressure;
• Willingness to learn and innovate;
• Excellent judgment under pressure;
• Creativity, collaborative spirit, great people and problem-solving skills;
• Advanced understanding of frequently used computer office & media software and programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite;
• Above average knowledge of various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
  
  

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, a CV, and an academic/professional writing sample here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Think Tanks

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