What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Academy of Engineering Communications/Media Associate position at The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine?
Job Description Summary
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) seeks a creative and detail-oriented Communications and Media Associate to strengthen the NAE’s social and digital presence. This role focuses on social media management, graphic design, and email/external communications, supporting outreach efforts that highlight engineering’s impact on society.
The Associate contributes to developing compelling visuals, engaging content, and targeted campaigns that promote the NAE’s work to key audiences. This position works closely with the Director and Specialist to execute communications initiatives that align with the NAE Strategic Communications Plan.
Job Description
The Communications/Media Associate for the NAE will work in the following areas:
Social Media Strategy and Management
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Minimum Experience: One year of related professional experience.
Compensation & Benefits
An estimated compensation range for this position is $56,410 - $70,510. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance.
Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.
Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units
Job Family
COMM
Employee Type
Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
City/State
Washington, District of Columbia
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) seeks a creative and detail-oriented Communications and Media Associate to strengthen the NAE’s social and digital presence. This role focuses on social media management, graphic design, and email/external communications, supporting outreach efforts that highlight engineering’s impact on society.
The Associate contributes to developing compelling visuals, engaging content, and targeted campaigns that promote the NAE’s work to key audiences. This position works closely with the Director and Specialist to execute communications initiatives that align with the NAE Strategic Communications Plan.
Job Description
The Communications/Media Associate for the NAE will work in the following areas:
Social Media Strategy and Management
- Create and schedule content for NAE’s social media accounts (LinkedIn, X, YouTube) and the President’s LinkedIn account.
- Explore additional NAE social media account i.e. Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok
- Engage audiences through storytelling, live coverage, and multimedia content.
- Collect and analyze social media metrics and engagement data.
- Provide insights and reports to inform content strategy and audience targeting and identify opportunities for growth.
- Design graphics, infographics, and layouts for digital and print materials.
- Ensure all visual materials align with the NAE’s brand guidelines and messaging.
- Collaborate with the Specialist and Director to maintain cohesive visual identity.
- Manage and distribute NAE’s monthly e-newsletter Spotlight via Mailchimp.
- Manage and distribute NAE’s quarterly journal, The Bridge via Mailchimp.
- Maintain distribution lists and monitor campaign analytics email engagement data.
- Draft and edit short-form content for web and social media.
- Support development of promotional copy for programs, events, and publications.
- Source and manage multimedia assets (photos, videos, graphics) for digital use, including maintaining an organized asset library.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Experience with social media management tools (Hootsuite, Buffer) and analytics.
- Strong writing and editing skills for digital platforms.
- Familiarity with email marketing systems (Mailchimp, Hubspot).
- Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and proactive team player.
Minimum Experience: One year of related professional experience.
Compensation & Benefits
An estimated compensation range for this position is $56,410 - $70,510. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and work experience, commensurate with compensation of current employees in comparable positions with similar knowledge, skills, and work experience, and subject to budget parameters. Note it is not typical for a candidate to be hired at the higher end of the range. This is a benefits-eligible position. Our Benefits Plan offers competitive and comprehensive benefit options, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement and savings benefits, leave benefits such as paid holidays and paid personal leave, transportation subsidies, and education assistance.
Work Environment: Hybrid Office/Telecommute environment, expected onsite percentage 60%, with occasional travel between National Academies’ facilities and to off-site meeting/sponsor locations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.
Any qualification to be considered equivalent, in lieu of stated minimum, requires the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Some functions in this description may be specific to a particular unit of the National Academies and not applicable to other units
Job Family
COMM
Employee Type
Employee
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
City/State
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary : $56,410 - $70,510