Digital Communications Manager

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. This role will oversee content strategy and develop timely web content for AAAS.org and partner on compelling, data-informed digital storytelling. The Manager will also work across the team on integrated external and public affairs campaigns that enhance brand reputation, advance organizational strategic pillars, and drive thought leadership around the role of science for society.

Help us ignite the next era of science.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• Lead web subgroup of the AAAS Marketing Communications Network, including setting the strategy, developing materials, hosting quarterly meetings and maintaining editorial standards.
• 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 Meeting; set news coverage strategies and write stories; and support on-the-ground efforts during the meetings.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Knowledge of how to build audience profiles to effectively target content and measure campaign effectiveness.
• Experience with digital analytics platforms such as Adobe Analytics a plus; ability to evaluate and leverage digital analytics to guide decision-making.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Passion about creative storytelling in the policy arena and interest in the role of science for society.
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, writing, and editing.
• Strong news and strategy judgment, including the ability to identify thought leadership opportunities.
• 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.
• Collaborative spirit and solutions-oriented mindset who enjoys working toward a unified vision.
  
  

Application Process

Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by May 24, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.

The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $90,000 – $100,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this 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 of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.

AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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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. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS entering into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.