Harvard University
Research Communications Manager, Reimagining the Economy Project
Cambridge, MA, United States · Senior
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About the role
- The Reimagining the Economy Project (RtE) at the Harvard Kennedy School is recruiting a Research Translation Manager.
- RtE is a multi-year research initiative that explores local labor market, industrial, and development policies, combined with practitioner insights, to produce multidisciplinary scholarship to reshape narratives about how we achieve inclusive prosperity.
- We have created networks of policy practitioners who are active in experimenting with new approaches to local, regional, and national economic development.
Responsibilities
- Lead research translation for the RtE's various digital platforms, turning complex data and methods into clear, narrative-driven stories, "how-to" guides, and explainers for non-experts.
- Manage and update website content to reflect current research, events, and opportunities.
- Create simple, repeatable workflows for turning new research and data into content packages, using AI tools where appropriate to increase speed and consistency.
- Independently work with data and design partners to develop and refine visualizations and interactive features that highlight key insights, policy-relevant patterns, and place-based stories.
- Manage relationships with communications directors of HKS and related HKS centers
- Use AI tools (e.g., large language models, summarization, transcription) to build digital products, and draft, refine, and repurpose content while maintaining accuracy and nuance.
- Storytelling, Interviews & Editorial Support
- Support for families and caregivers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in economics, political science, or communications, journalism, or digital marketing
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in digital content creation or communications.
- Demonstrated experience with video editing tools and basic photography and video capture.
Skills
- Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing content across multiple platforms.
- Experience working in higher education, politics, government, research communications, or mission-driven organizations.
- Ability to conduct interviews and translate source material into compelling narratives.
- Familiarity with digital analytics, SEO best practices, and audience development.
- Experience working on data visualizations and with AI tools
- Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced, matrixed communications environment.
- Additional Information
- Appointment End Date: Fully benefits eligible one year term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
- Other Information: This position is fully on site/in-person 5 days/week and based on our campus in Cambridge, MA.
- Work Format Details
Benefits
- Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
- Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.
Company info
- We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
- We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.
Equal opportunity
- EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
- equal opportunity and non-discrimination.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Certain visa types may limit work location.
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