Communications Manager, Stakeholder Engagement

Organizationoverview

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy views; media and journalism; internet and technology;science and society;religion and public life;race and ethnicity; global attitudes and U.S. social and demographic trends.

Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.

The Center’s work is carried out by a staff ofabout
180.

We’re hiring a Communications Manager for Stakeholder Engagement. This position is
** a two-year, limited-term role
** to test, pioneer and deepen relationships with key audiences — decision makers, practitioners and others who apply our data in real-world contexts.(The position willconcludeOctober 31, 2028.)

• Under the guidance ofthe communicationsdirectorandassociate director,develop and oversee executionofcommunications plansformajor researchstudiesto build reach,influence and impact for the Center’s work.
  
  Identify target audiences, goals and dissemination strategies and tactics for major priorities while working within the overall institutional brand strategy.

• Build strong relationships withthemanaging director sand staff of the research teams; digital producers and designers on the beat; and other researchers and staff across the Center.

• Work with Strategic Communications and Research staff toidentifyand prioritize key stakeholder groups (policy professionals, civic leaders, educators, etc.).

• Build and manage targeted outreach and invitation strategies

• Track engagement over time (attendance, repeat participation, follow-up actions)

• Grow the addressable stakeholder audience for the Center

• Plan and execute virtual, hybrid and/or in-person events, including webinars,briefings and small-group discussions in consultation with Strategic Communications colleagues.

• Partner with research leaders and communications designers in the Center to shape compelling, accessible presentations of findings

• Moderate orfacilitatelive sessions that encourage participation and dialogue

• Help the Center build repeatable formats of engagement (series, office hours, stakeholder briefings)

• Ensure follow-up with stakeholders after convenings and internal teams on learnings

• Pilot digital, hybrid or in-person formats around:

• Small convenings or round tables

• “Ask a researcher” sessions

• Sector-specific briefings

• Training-style sessions (how to use Center data)

• Explore partnerships with organizations, associations or networks thatconvenekey stakeholders in partnership with Strategic Communications colleagues

• Serve as a connector across research,communications and audience teams toidentifyengagement opportunities and ensure stakeholders receive coordinated outreach

• Work with communications colleagues to build internal relationships that help surface the right experts,stakeholders and opportunities at the right time

• Serve as a key partner to research teams in translating findings into experiences for stakeholders

• Work with Strategic Communications colleagues to align stakeholder engagement with broader outreach strategies

• Help build a digital events tech stack to manage attendees and host live experiences

• Track engagement metrics beyond reach (e.g., registrations, attendance quality, repeat participation) in partnership with communications analysts

• Identifywhat drives meaningful interaction and adjust strategy accordingly

• Help set the pace for what “success” looks like for stakeholder engagement at the Center

• Gather feedback and insights from stakeholders to inform future engagement strategies and help the Center better understand audience needs

• Identify emerging…