Communications and Publishing Associate

Institute for the Study of War

Communications and Publishing Associate at ISW improving understanding of war and conflict. Supporting External Relations Team with content dissemination and audience engagement evaluation.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Publish products on a regular basis on a rotation with other members of the External Relations Team and staff as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor.
This will require after-hours and weekend work;
Copyedit and publish analyst work to ISW’s website in accordance with ISW brand standards and guidelines;
Maintain ISW’s communications via its website, mailings, and social media platforms;
Prepare, update, maintain, and tag or retag content on the new website platform, in conjunction with other key stakeholders and members of the External Relations Team, as directed by Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor;
Perform regular data curation and maintenance of ISW’s segmented lists;
Write and edit digital copy for website and social media posts as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor;
Compose and edit press releases, company literature, talking points and other written materials for internal and external use upon request;
Support the organization’s responses to interview, briefing, and other media requests;
Support analyst engagements with military decision makers, government officials, members of Congress, and their staffs in order to disseminate timely information and research findings and frame the policy relevance of ISW’s research.
Analyze media coverage of key national security topics to identify gaps in coverage or key themes relevant to ISW’s work;
Assist with tracking ISW’s public impact through quantitative and qualitative metrics to inform ISW’s communications strategy;
Assist with the collection, structuring, and evaluation of data regarding ISW’s audience engagement across platforms including the ISW website, email, and social media platforms;
Monitor the impact of ISW’s work in the broader national security policy community.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in communications, marketing, or related field desired;
Previous journalism/media, strategic communications, or government relations experience desired;
Experience in WordPress with the ability to create, update, and manage website content using WordPress, including basic knowledge of plugins, themes, and SEO best practices;
Experience in design software such as Canva, InDesign, or other design software;
Experience with Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or other email subscription providers a plus;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment by digital messaging, email, phone, and in person;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; practiced in proofreading and editing;
Excellent organizational abilities;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
Excellent judgment under pressure;
Willingness to learn and innovate;
Creativity, collaborative spirit, great people and problem-solving skills;
Advanced understanding of frequently used computer office & media software and programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite;
Above average knowledge of various social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Security Institute for the Study of War is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit research organization that produces detailed analysis of military operations, armed conflict, and national security issues. It publishes reports, maps, and daily updates used by policymakers, journalists, and defense professionals to understand evolving conflicts and inform decision-making. Communications and Publishing Associate 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Washington – Hybrid 💵 $60k - $70k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 🗣️ Communications Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
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.
Publish products on a regular basis on a rotation with other members of the External Relations Team and staff as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor.
This will require after-hours and weekend work;
Copyedit and publish analyst work to ISW’s website in accordance with ISW brand standards and guidelines;
Maintain ISW’s communications via its website, mailings, and social media platforms;
Prepare, update, maintain, and tag or retag content on the new website platform, in conjunction with other key stakeholders and members of the External Relations Team, as directed by Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor;
Perform regular data curation and maintenance of ISW’s segmented lists;
Write and edit digital copy for website and social media posts as directed by the Director of Strategic Initiatives or their designated supervisor;
Compose and edit press releases, company literature, talking points and other written materials for internal and external use upon request;
Support the organization’s responses to interview, briefing, and other media requests;
Support analyst engagements with military decision makers, government officials, members of Congress, and their staffs in order to disseminate timely information and research findings and frame the policy relevance of ISW’s research.
Analyze media coverage of key national security topics to identify gaps in coverage or key themes relevant to ISW’s work;
Assist with tracking ISW’s public impact through quantitative and qualitative metrics to inform ISW’s communications strategy;
Assist with the collection, structuring, and evaluation of data regarding ISW’s audience engagement across platforms including the ISW website, email, and social media platforms;
Monitor the impact of ISW’s work in the broader national security policy community. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; degree in communications, marketing, or related field desired;
Previous journalism/media, strategic communications, or government relations experience desired;
Experience in WordPress with the ability to create, update, and manage website content using WordPress, including basic knowledge of plugins, themes, and SEO best practices;
Experience in design software such as Canva, InDesign, or other design software;
Experience with Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, or other email subscription providers a plus;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment by digital messaging, email, phone, and in person;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; practiced in proofreading and editing;
Excellent organizational abilities;
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others;
Excellent judgment under pressure;
Willingness to learn and innovate;
Creativity, collaborative spirit, great people and problem-solving skills;
Advanced understanding of frequently used computer office & media software and programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite;
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Hard Skills & Tools

copyeditingcontent managementdata curationdigital copywritingpress release writingaudience engagement analysisSEO best practiceswebsite content managementquantitative metrics analysisqualitative metrics analysis

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillseffective communicationorganizational abilitiesindependent workcollaborative workjudgment under pressurecreativityproblem-solving skillswillingness to learncollaborative spirit