Job Number:
HC-05084
Date Posted:
April 14, 2026
Position Title:
Principal Associate, Communications, U.S. Environment
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Pew Research Center
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$78,200 USD – $87,400 USD
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Support U.S. environment priorities across the U.S., including plastics, by implementing communications strategies for projects to effectively communicate Pew’s work and messages.Lead discrete communications initiatives or workstreams that advance U.S. Environment priorities, implement communications strategies for assigned projects, and generate media coverage in creative and appropriate ways.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; related graduate degree desirable. Generally, six years of direct experience in positions with communications responsibilities, with media relations and strategic communications experience required.
Responsibilities:
• Lead discrete communications initiatives or workstreams that advance U.S. Environment priorities, from planning through execution, in close collaboration with program and communications colleagues.
• Implement communications strategies for assigned projects, translating broader strategic direction into clear plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify communications challenges within assigned work and recommend practical solutions; independently lead or support execution of those solutions.
• Implement effective media strategies that contribute to a well-defined and positive media presence for Pew projects within relevant policy, research, business, and advocacy communities.
• Generate media coverage in creative and appropriate ways, including developing pitches and supporting media engagement for assigned projects.
• Monitor, track, and circulate relevant media coverage; synthesize insights to inform ongoing communications work and recommendations.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; related graduate degree desirable.
• Generally, six years of direct experience in positions with communications responsibilities, with media relations and strategic communications experience required.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience in environment or science communications and communications planning.
• Advocacy experience a plus.
• Superior oral and written communications skills. Proven experience drafting media materials and other public documents including press releases, fact sheets, and op-eds.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. and makes employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or any other protected characteristics.
