Communications Specialist, Education Systems & Policy (Fully Remote)

American Institutes for Research; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research is seeking a communications professional to lead strategic initiatives translating research into clear, engaging products. You will serve as a communications advisor to education project teams and clients.

Remote within the U.S. or from a U.S. office, you will oversee editorial planning, content development, and analytics-driven evaluation across early childhood, PK-12, higher education, workforce development, and adult learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience or Master's + 4 years.
• Strong consulting, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with digital communications platforms and analytics tools.
• Remote within the U.S. or from a U.S. office location.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications and dissemination plans for education work.
• Oversee editorial planning, content development, and communications workflows.
• Analyze communications metrics to assess performance and recommend improvements.

Skills

Writing & editing

Presentation skills

Editorial planning

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Analytics tools

Digital platforms

Job description

• Develop and implement strategic communications initiatives that translate complex research into clear, engaging products.
• Serve as a communications advisor to education project teams and clients.
• Support projects across early childhood, PK-12, postsecondary education, workforce development, and adult learning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic communications and dissemination plans for education work.
• Oversee editorial planning, content development, and communications workflows.
• Analyze communications metrics to assess performance and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience or Master's plus 4 years.
• Strong consulting, writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with digital communications platforms and analytics tools.
• Remote within the U.S. or from a U.S. office location.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, it generates evidence and applies data-driven solutions to expand opportunities and improve lives.