American Institutes for Research
Communications Specialist, Education Systems & Policy
$97K–$102K
US-Remote +1 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- US-Remote
Remote (United States) - Experience
- At least 5 years with a bachelor's degree, or at least 4 years with a master's degree, in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.
About the job
Develops strategic communications that translate education research and technical content into accessible products and campaigns for diverse audiences.
What you'll do
- Plan and lead communications strategies, campaigns, and dissemination activities across digital, social, web, multimedia, and event platforms.
- Advise project teams and clients on messaging, audience engagement, and outreach; oversee editorial workflows and accessible deliverables.
- Analyze communications performance and audience data, coordinate teams and priorities, and contribute to proposals and business development.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience supporting external clients, managing small teams, and working in a shared services model.
- Strong writing, editing, presentation, consulting, relationship-management, analytical, and project-management skills.
- Proficiency with digital communications platforms, content management systems, analytics tools, and accessible communications technologies.
Pay
$96,650 — $102,000 USD (base salary)
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