Policy & Communications Specialist

University of Chicago; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 63.000 - 82.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Policy & Communications Associate to elevate its digital presence. You will translate complex economics research into plain language, update the website, and craft content for LinkedIn, X, and emails, working with researchers and policy staff to maximize reach and impact.

The role emphasizes strong writing and editing, project management, and the ability to coordinate across international teams, with hybrid in-person requirements and

Qualificações

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience translating complex research into plain-language content.
• Experience communicating research findings and policy recommendations.
• Familiarity with design tools and content management systems.

Responsabilidades

• Update content on the DIL website and social media to reflect current research and events.
• Draft social media posts aligned with new research results and organizational priorities.
• Coordinate content across internal teams and external channels for policies and programs.
• Develop and track metrics to quantify reach and engagement across platforms.
• Coordinate press releases and multimedia content for events and funding initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Plain-language writing

Social media

Project management

Formação

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in economics or public policy

Ferramentas

WordPress

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Descrição da vaga

The University of Chicago's Development Innovation Lab seeks a Policy & Communications Associate to elevate its digital presence. You will translate complex economics research into plain language, update the website, and craft content for LinkedIn, X, and emails, working with researchers and policy staff to maximize reach and impact.

The role emphasizes strong writing and editing, project management, and the ability to coordinate across international teams, with hybrid in-person requirements and