Principal Communications Specialist – Human and Community Development

American Institutes for Research

Principal Communications Specialist overseeing a portfolio of public health communications projects for AIR. Leading teams and business development strategies to maximize impact across various clients.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a portfolio of public health communications projects that serve a range of clients.
Lead, mentor, and support a multidisciplinary communications team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and high-quality deliverables across projects.
Lead business development strategy and execution for communications work in existing and emerging markets.
Build and maintain partnerships with external organizations and subject matter experts to maximize the impact and reach of our public health communications work.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic communications with a strong track record of leading multi-channel campaigns and advising senior leaders.
Proven experience managing a portfolio of external communications projects and overseeing multi-channel campaigns, including for federal clients.
Experience in a shared services or consulting environment is essential.
Experience identifying and cultivating partnerships to support business development efforts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic communicationsmulti-channel campaignsbusiness developmentproject managementcommunications strategy

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationprofessional growthadvising senior leaders

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree