Policy Communications Specialist (Hybrid)

Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is recruiting a Communications Associate to turn academic insights into practical policy guidance. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge, MA, with in-office expectations at MIT two days a week.

You will craft engaging content, manage email campaigns, support media outreach, and lead alumni communications, contributing to evidence-informed policy worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with economics coursework is required.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in communications, policy translation, or journalism is preferred.
• Familiarity with quantitative impact evaluation methods is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-platform communications strategies for research results and policy guidance.
• Translate complex research into plain-language content for varied audiences.
• Lead email marketing campaigns and quarterly newsletters.
• Draft media pitches, press releases, and track news trends.
• Coordinate alumni communications and regional office collaboration.

Skills

Clear writing

Editorial work

Quantitative basics

Strategic communications

Multilingual (optional)

Education

Bachelor’s degree with economics coursework

Tools

Social media tools

Email marketing platforms

Job description

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is recruiting a Communications Associate to turn academic insights into practical policy guidance. This hybrid role is based in Cambridge, MA, with in-office expectations at MIT two days a week.

You will craft engaging content, manage email campaigns, support media outreach, and lead alumni communications, contributing to evidence-informed policy worldwide.