Date Posted:
April 28, 2026
Position Title:
Digital Communications Manager
Office/Company:
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05607
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$90,000 – $100,000 per year
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
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 the organizational level.Manage web content strategy for AAAS.org and other digital properties as appropriate in collaboration with the Information Technology team and web colleagues across AAAS. Lead digital storytelling at the organizational level with the Social Media Manager. Write, edit, and publish content for AAAS.org, including strategic communications priorities, announcements, and thought leadership in collaboration with subject matter experts and AAAS leaders.Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5–7 years of digital communications experience as part of integrated campaigns, preferably in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy spaces. Experience managing a website using the content management system Drupal and overseeing a redesign or overhaul with outside consultants.
Responsibilities:
• Manage web content strategy for AAAS.org and other digital properties as appropriate in collaboration with the Information Technology team and web colleagues across AAAS.
• Lead digital storytelling at the organizational level with the Social Media Manager.
• Write, edit, and publish content for AAAS.org, including strategic communications priorities, announcements, and thought leadership in collaboration with subject matter experts and AAAS leaders.
• 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.
• Oversee design and infrastructure improvements for AAAS.org and other digital properties as appropriate in partnership with the Creative and Brand Manager, key departments, and external vendors, ensuring adherence to accessibility, search, and answer engine optimization best practices.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5–7 years of digital communications experience as part of integrated campaigns, preferably in public affairs, government relations, or advocacy spaces.
• Experience managing a website using the content management system Drupal and overseeing a redesign or overhaul with outside consultants.
• Highly skilled in news writing and editing with the ability to generate accurate, in-depth copy, including both feature stories as well as scientific, technical, and science policy content.
• Proficiency and comfort editing in AP style.
• Basic multimedia editing skills using software such as Canva and Adobe products.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization strategies and interest in how AI-powered search is transforming the digital landscape.
Instructions:
Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by May 24, 2026.
Other:
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property.
