Communications Associate

AAAS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

AAAS in Washington, DC is seeking a Communications Associate to support daily social media content development and media relations for the Office of Communications, helping extend AAAS's thought leadership.

You will assist digital storytelling campaigns, issues management, and analytics, working closely with the Digital Communications Manager and OC external affairs track to collect data and report on results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 2-3 years of experience conducting media relations and crafting social media content.
• Experience using monitoring platforms and social media management tools preferred.
• Program management experience preferred.
• Interest in public affairs preferred.
• Collaborative spirit who enjoys working with colleagues toward a unified vision.

Responsibilities

• Support proactive and reactive media relations, including drafting and distributing press materials.
• Build media lists, monitor the media inbox, and correspond with traditional and emerging press.
• Draft, revise and schedule social media content and support community management across platforms.
• Support earned and paid digital storytelling campaigns.
• Conduct ongoing media and social media listening and support issues management activities.
• Work closely with OC external affairs track on data collection and analytics reporting.
• Support the Digital Communications Manager with writing and other projects as time allows.
• Handle research and administrative duties for the Office of Communications as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Social media content

Digital storytelling

Analytics

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Monitoring platforms

Social media tools

Job description

The Communications Associate will serve dual roles of supporting daily social media content development and media relations for the Office of Communications (OC) to extend the reach and thought leadership of AAAS. As part of the external affairs track of the team, the Communications Associate will also support digital storytelling campaigns, issues management, and analytics.

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What You’ll Do

• Support proactive and reactive media relations, including drafting and distributing press materials
• Build media lists, monitor the media inbox, and correspond with traditional and emerging press
• Draft, revise and schedule social media content and support community management across platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky and X using a social media scheduling tool
• Support earned and paid digital storytelling campaigns
• Conduct ongoing media and social media listening and support issues management activities
• Work closely with OC external affairs track on data collection and analytics reporting
• Support the Digital Communications Manager with writing and other projects as time allows
• Handle research and administrative duties for the Office of Communications as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-3 years of experience conducting media relations and crafting social media content
• Experience using monitoring platforms and social media management tools preferred
• Program management experience preferred
• Interest in public affairs preferred
• Collaborative spirit who enjoys working with colleagues toward a unified vision

Application Process

Submit a resume, optional portfolio, and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by October 31st, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $52,000 - $57,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.