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Digital Communications Specialist, Public Affairs

CTP
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
The CTP Public Affairs team seeks a full-time Digital Communications Specialist.

In this role, you’ll support our growing roster of public affairs clients, which span a range of sectors including non-profit, education, health care, technology, environment and energy, and political campaigns. You’ll work as part of an integrated communications team, with your primary responsibilities focused on creating social and digital content that supports our clients’ overall communications goals and strategies.

This position is ideal for someone who has a passion for public affairs and a strong foundation in digital communications and content development. Candidates should be excellent writers and communicators, extremely organized, and adept at creating high quality graphics and content for a variety of digital channels.

CTP is looking for someone who will contribute to our agency’s success by:

  • Managing the execution of digital strategy and content for assigned clients
  • Serving as a trusted and reliable day-to-day client contact through responsiveness, attention to detail, and consistently meeting deadlines
  • Maintaining strong organization across projects, able to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities with ease
  • Brainstorming new content ideas to align with public affairs and communications goals
  • Contributing ideas and insights to support digital strategy development
  • Monitoring and keeping the team informed of news and social media trends and best practices
  • Developing and maintaining content calendars for social channels — including written copy, graphics, and video
  • Translating complex industry and policy issues into accessible, compelling content
  • Handling publishing for client social media accounts
  • Creating graphics for a variety of digital content in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Writing blogs, website copy, and email content
  • Drafting and designing materials such as one-pagers or annual reports
  • Creating short-form, topical video content and reels for social media
  • Managing website content management on platforms like Squarespace or WordPress
  • Researching, learning and exploring new digital tools that benefit our team and clients
  • Tracking, reporting and identifying insights on key metrics such as client mentions, competitor activity, audience growth, content performance, and engagement
  • Supporting integrated public affairs and communications programs that may include earned media, social media, paid media, and digital storytelling across client accounts
  • Using tools, including AI where appropriate, to support content development, streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards for quality and accuracy

Qualifications

  • Ability to be in our Boston office 2x/week (Tuesday and Wednesday)
  • 2-4 years of experience in digital communications, preferably in non-profit or government
  • Degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
  • Expert proficiency in Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency with website content management platforms such as Squarespace
  • Proficiency with email platforms such as Constant Contact or Mailchimp
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and MS Office

Please note, all employees are required to be in-office at our CTP location on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The salary range for these roles is $60,000 – $75,000 annually. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative, supportive culture focused on delivering breakthrough ideas for our clients.

CTP is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or in your work once hired, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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