Communications Assistant

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Pew Research Center is a great place to work, learn and grow. Our culture is open, collegial, collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth. Our staffis made up of more than 180 smart, talented, mission-driven people who care deeply about the work they do. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff.

In our work we value independence, objectivity, accuracy, rigor, humility, transparency, and innovation. An extension of these values is our vision of a positive, welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building – one where everyone can thrive and contribute to the mission.

The communications assistant provides essential support to the Strategic Communications team in promoting the Center’s work to the news media, influential voices in new media spaces, key stakeholders and the engaged public. This entry-level role focuses on foundational tasks that strengthen the team’s ability to execute its mission and maintain the Center’s “gold-standard” brand reputation.

The assistant plays a key role in maintaining and improving the Center’s outreach database, managing incoming inquiries from the media, stakeholders and the public, and supporting day-to-day communications operations. They will occasionally also assist with media tracking, list-building, and logistics for outreach activities. This position offers exposure to the Center’s research operations, global media landscapes and opportunities to learn about strategic communications in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, diligent, and curious about a career in communications. They derive satisfaction from accuracy and logical structure, enjoy creating order and efficiencies, and are interested in global media landscapes. The assistant is a member of the 16-person Strategic Communications team, working closely with communications associates, managers, and other colleagues across the Center. The assistant reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Communications.

This is a term-limited, grant-funded position expected to extend three years.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication, with a customer service mindset.
• Strong ability to adopt and improve efficient, logic-based workflows.
• Demonstrated strength in process-oriented problem solving.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively.
• Good judgment, accountability, and willingness to learn.
• Familiarity with Microsoft productivity tools (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and collaborative platforms (e.g., Asana, Trello) is a plus.
• Interest in current events, global media landscapes and evolving news consumption trends a plus.

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; fields emphasizing systems thinking, data management, or process optimization preferred (e.g., information science, business administration, data analytics, mathematics, or related disciplines).
• 0-2 years of relevant experience; internships or entry-level roles in data management, operations, information systems, project coordination, or other process-oriented fields welcome.

Primary Responsibilities

The communications assistant:

• Maintains and updates the Center’s outreach database, including systematic review of media contacts to ensure relevant outreach.
• Conducts recurring updates to…