Job Description
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, America’s largest general scientific society, seeks a Digital Communications Manager to join the Office of Communications to lead digital strategy, storytelling and content at This role will oversee content strategy and develop timely web content for AAAS.org and partner on compelling, data-informed digital and public affairs campaigns that enhance brand reputation, advance Help us ignite the next era of science. Manage web content strategy for AAAS.org and other digital properties as appropriate in collaboration with the Information Technology team and web Lead digital storytelling at the organizational level with the Social Media Write, edit and publish content for AAAS.communications priorities, announcements and thought leadership in Partner with creative and brand teammates on multimedia assets for the website. Work with the Office of Communications team on integrated external and public affairs campaigns and issues management, and project manage select announcements and events. org and other digital properties as appropriate in partnership with the Creative and Brand Manager, search and answer engine optimization best practices. Lead web subgroup of the AAAS Marketing Communications Network, including setting the strategy, developing materials, hosting quarterly meetings and Strategize and deploy digital analytics tracking and dashboards and evaluate data to optimize campaigns and achieve goals in collaboration with the Social Media Manager; participate in cross-team and cross-departmental digital analytics meetings with the Social Media Manager. Support marketing and communications efforts to promote the AAAS Annual set news coverage strategies and write stories; and support Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-7 years of digital communications Experience managing a website using the content management system Drupal and Highly skilled in news writing and editing with the ability to generate scientific, technical, and science policy content. Proficiency and comfort editing in AP style. Basic multimedia editing skills using software such as Canva and Adobe Knowledge of search engine optimization strategies and interest in how AI-powered search is transforming the digital landscape. Knowledge of how to build audience profiles to effectively target content and Experience with digital analytics platforms such as Adobe Analytics a plus; ability to evaluate and leverage digital analytics to guide decision-making. Passion about creative storytelling in the policy arena and interest in the Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, writing, and editing. Strong news and strategy judgment, including the ability to identify thought Knowledge and interest in how the digital landscape is evolving, including experimenting with ways to apply artificial intelligence to optimize efforts while ensuring scientific accuracy and integrity. Experience with project management and the ability to manage multiple projects at once. Application Process Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. 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 employment benefits and compensation structure at any time. orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran No visa sponsorship is party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding AAAS entering into any employment agreements with any third party.