Senior Communications Specialist (Term)- Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

Manage communications projects from concept through publication, coordinating across internal teams and external partners to ensure deadlines are met and review processes are completed

Develop and implement systems and processes that improve communications workflows and coordination across teams

Continuously build expertise in prenatal-to-three policy and research topics to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Contribute creative and evidence-based suggestions for communications, marketing, and design strategy

Collaborate with the Senior Communications Specialist, Digital Marketing, to support the dissemination of communications products across the Center’s digital platforms

Work closely with Center staff to synthesize and translate complex research findings and policy analyses into clear, accessible communications for policymakers, practitioners, partners, and other external audiences

Support the development of communications products, including but not limited to:

policy briefs and research summaries

reports and major publications

presentations and talking points

website copy and external communications

leadership briefing materials

communications materials supporting webinars and public events

Review and refine communications materials to ensure they are clear, accurate, and aligned with the Center’s messaging framework and editorial standards, and provide editorial guidance to staff to strengthen clarity, tone, and accessibility

Support the development and dissemination of the annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap and other major Center publications

Support media engagement related to Center research, publications, and policy announcements

Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, and other public-facing communications materials

Assist in preparing Center staff for media interviews and press briefings, including guidance on messaging and communications framing

Coordinate with the Communications Director on media inquiries and opportunities to elevate the Center’s work

Monitor relevant media coverage and identify opportunities to elevate the Center’s research and policy insights

Contribute to communications planning for major publications, events, and policy releases

Lead communications planning and promotion for Center webinars and virtual briefings, including messaging, promotional materials, and audience outreach

Coordinate with internal teams to support webinar communications and ensure messaging and promotional timelines align with event planning

Identify opportunities to strengthen storytelling and messaging around the Center’s research and policy work

Help ensure communications efforts remain coordinated and aligned across the organization

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, journalism, marketing, public affairs, or a related field

Five or more years of professional experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, marketing, or a related field

Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics clearly and concisely

Demonstrated experience editing and refining reports, policy publications, research summaries, or other long-form written content

Experience applying professional editorial standards, including familiarity with AP style and APA style, depending on product type

Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously

Professional experience using HubSpot or another mass email platform, WordPress or another web content management system, and familiarity with social media or marketing analytics tools

Excellent attention to detail and proofreading ability

Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Ability to quickly learn new subject matter, manage multiple priorities, and produce high-quality work under time constraints

Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to communicate policy issues through an equity lens

Commitment to continuous learning about communications tools and trends

Experience communicating research or policy topics for public audiences

Professional experience in public affairs, government relations, policy communications, or think tank environments

Experience working in a research center, policy organization, nonprofit, or university setting

Experience coordinating publication or editorial workflows

Seven or more years of professional communications experience