Manager, Communications

Reporting Structure: The Communications Manager for AAI will report directly to the Director of Communications and will function within the Membership & Engagement Department. The Communications Manager will work collaboratively across the organization’s various departments and is responsible for supporting and implementing integrated communications that support the goals and objectives of AAI’s public awareness initiatives, AAI’s membership, and communicate the impact of our annual meeting, education, publications, public affair and advocacy programs, and more.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of AAI’s overarching communications strategy as defined by the Director of Communications.
• Working with the Director of Communications and AAI’s Public Communications Committee, lead on the editorial process to write, edit, commission and publish engaging scientific content about immunology and immunology research for a lay audience.
• Drive innovation in science communications by identifying and developing new ways to engage a variety of audiences in science.
• Support AAI’s evolving media relations strategy, including writing and drafting press releases, pitching, building relationships with journalists, and securing media coverage and op-ed opportunities.
• Write and edit a variety of materials including web content, social media copy, articles, press releases, newsletters and e-mails to support work across the organization.
• Identify rich content from within the organization; and use this to write, edit, design and deliver engaging content for distribution across a variety of communications channels.
• Support the Communications team with production of the quarterly AAI Newsletter. Experience with InDesign and working with external vendors is desirable.
• Support communications for the AAI annual meeting, summer courses and other activities.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing to track efforts across social media calendar, email marketing calendar, and website content calendar. Knowledge of MailChimp, HootSuite, and WordPress desired.
• Measure communication effectiveness and report on data to suggest opportunities for optimization and improvement, including media monitoring.
• Helping to maintain AAI’s website content and growth, including supporting the strategy and development of new website features in collaboration with Marketing and IT.
• Work with senior staff to identify, propose, and develop innovative means of engaging AAI members, nonmember scientists in adjacent fields, attendees, authors, and more
• Assist Director of Communications with managing budgets related to campaigns and accurately record spend.
• Other duties as assigned

About AAI: The American Association of Immunologists (AAI) is one of the world’s largest organizations of immunologists and scientists in related disciplines. Our mission is to improve global health and well-being by advancing immunology and elevating public understanding about the immune system. AAI members are responsible for some of the most significant biomedical discoveries of the past century, including the development of life-saving cancer immunotherapies, antibody therapies, transplant technologies, and vaccines. We support scientists across the field of immunology through knowledge dissemination, community building, advocacy, and public outreach.

• Post-graduate degree in a Biological Science, immunology-related field preferred. Significant, proven experience with communications related to biological sciences and/or immunology accepted in lieu of degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, biological science or related fields.
• At least 5 years of practical experience developing and leading content production that supports an organization’s strategic needs and aims to put people at the heart of communications.
• At least 5 years of experience writing engaging and accurate content about scientific subjects for a lay audience.
• Experience with media relations, including writing press releases and securing media coverage.
• Knowledge of communication best practices, including SEO and accessibility.
• Familiarity with creating and executing communication strategies in support of an organization’s goals and of individual programs and services.
• Commitment to DEAI, broadly defined, and a high degree of self-awareness and transparency.
• Position requires confident, communicative individual able to encourage and work with others.