District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$70k/yr
Communications and Publishing Associate – Institute for the Study of War The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) seeks a Communications and Publishing Associate to assist in the planning and execution of the organizatio…
Skills: Copyediting, WordPress, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, SEO
District of Columbia, United States • Hybrid
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The associate will manage the publication and dissemination of content across the website, email, and social media platforms. They will also track audience engagement metrics and serve as a primary point of contact for media requests.
A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for degrees in communications or marketing. Candidates should have proficiency in WordPress, design software, and video editing tools, along with strong written communication skills.
Communications and Publishing Associate – Institute for the Study of War
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) seeks a Communications and Publishing Associate to assist in the planning and execution of the organization’s communications with external audiences. The Communications and Publishing Associate assists with the dissemination of product via all ISW channels including the website, email, and social media platforms.
ISW is a globally recognized institution regularly cited and engaged by journalists, editorial boards, and newsrooms including the New York Times, Associated Press, the Economist, and the Wall Street Journal. ISW products reach many millions globally and ISW currently has 1.1M followers across social platforms.
ISW Mission:
ISW promotes an understanding of war and conflict by providing data and critical analysis to key American political and military leaders. In addition, ISW seeks to educate civilians about war and conflict, thus bridging the gaps between military and civilian decision-makers. ISW aims to improve how the United States formulates and executes its national security policy. ISW is vigilant at monitoring crises around the world. ISW’s publications reach a wide and diverse global audience.
Responsibilities:
The Communications and Publishing Associate will support the External Relations Team in the preparation and dissemination of ISW content to its global audiences and the evaluation of ISW’s impact and audience engagement.
Publishing
Publish products on a regular basis on a rortation with other members of the external relations team and staff as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or a designated supervisor. This will require after-hours and weekend work;
Composition & Preparation
Impact analytics
Media Engagement
Candidates with demonstrated skills and capacity for design, audio-visual, and other specialties are eligible to support these requirements in addition to the duties listed above.
Qualifications:
The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. We believe ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed, open-source intelligence analysis to provide the most accurate information on current conflicts and security threats. ISW researchers spend time in conflict zones conducting independent assessments and enhancing their understanding of realities on the ground. ISW conducts detailed open source intelligence analysis to provide the most accurate information on current military operations. Our research educates practitioners, policy makers, members of the media, and the public to enhance the quality of policy debates. ISW conducts regular briefings with Members of Congress and the executive branch and hosts timely events for a wide-ranging and influential audience to facilitate the exchange of ideas. Military and civilian leaders have come to rely on ISW as an unbiased and invaluable resource. Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestudyofwar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/InstitutefortheStudyofWar
Offices: 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20036, US
The Institute for the Study of War advances an informed understanding of military affairs through reliable research, trusted analysis, and innovative education. We are committed to improving the nation’s ability to execute military operations and respond to emerging threats in order to achieve U.S. strategic objectives. ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization. We believe ground realities must drive the formulation of strategy and policy. In pursuit of this principle, ISW conducts detailed, open-source intelligence analysis to provide the most accurate information on current conflicts and security threats. ISW researchers spend time in conflict zones conducting independent assessments and enhancing their understanding of realities on the ground. ISW conducts detailed open source intelligence analysis to provide the most accurate information on current military operations. Our research educates practitioners, policy makers, members of the media, and the public to enhance the quality of policy debates. ISW conducts regular briefings with Members of Congress and the executive branch and hosts timely events for a wide-ranging and influential audience to facilitate the exchange of ideas. Military and civilian leaders have come to rely on ISW as an unbiased and invaluable resource. Twitter: http://twitter.com/thestudyofwar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/InstitutefortheStudyofWar
Offices: 1400 16th Street NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20036, US
