More jobs:
Public Affairs Specialist; Digital Communications
Job in
Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
Pitchly Hire
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
-
IT/Tech
Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Web Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
# Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications)--
- *
* Employer:
** Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory--
- ** Job :
** PHI-JOB- |
** Posted on:
** 2026/07/18
*
* Location:
** Cambridge, MA |
** Country:
** United States of America
** Work Arrangement:
** On-site |
** Job Type:
** Full-time
** Salary:** $101,375-$131,790/year |
** Job Status:
** Active---## Job Overview
* Note:
SAO is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
* The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications) to manage the digital presence of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. This is a full-time, Trust Fund (non-federal) position based in Cambridge, MA, reporting to the CfA Director of Communications.
The role leads a major initiative to unify CfA’s many mission and telescope websites under one accessible institutional site, oversees web governance, accessibility, SEO, and day-to-day site operations, serves as steward of CfA’s visual identity across the SAO and Harvard College Observatory brands, plans and optimizes email newsletters and outreach campaigns, tracks and reports web/email analytics to inform strategy, and produces or oversees graphic design work translating complex science into visual formats.
Requirements:
* 1+ year of specialized experience at or above the grade-11 level, such as supporting a complex website redevelopment or maintaining a sophisticated brand system
* Expert knowledge of digital communications, UX, and digital marketing fundamentals
* Advanced proficiency with CMS platforms, email marketing tools, Google Analytics, and digital asset management
* Advanced design skills including Adobe Creative Suite and accessible/inclusive design standards
* Strong project management skills with ability to lead major initiatives with minimal supervision
* Editorially sourced — This listing was identified and summarized by Pitchly Hire from the Smithsonian Institution’s public careers page. It is not a paid listing. Apply via the employer’s official page.
* #J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×