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About the job

Pew Research Center seeks an accomplished and visionary executive to join us as the VP of Digital & Communications Strategy , driving our digital presence and ensuring our research reaches diverse audiences in an era of rapid change in the information sphere.

While we are known for the rigor and relevance of our work, it is our deep commitment to communication that truly sets us apart. With 25% of our staff in digital and communications jobs, w e are designed to reach audiences at scale and succeed in doing so ( roughly 54 million website visitors and hundreds of thousands of media citations last year ).

Now we need an innovative leader to partner with us to meet the changing conditions of the information ecosystem. We are optimistic and excited about how our reach and impact could s oar if we are creative, nimble and forward-thinking.

The VP will partner with a transformation-minded executive team to oversee all aspects of digital and communications strategy. Armed with an audience-first mindset, they will work to strengthen our voice across traditional and emerging media and advance our digital product strategy. Successful candidates will share our commitment to impartial, evidence-based analysis and our desire to maintain audience trust through transparency and rigor.

The incoming leader manages a team of 3 direct reports and provides leadership to a talented team of about 40 digital, communications, and media professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Set direction for brand vision, positioning and key messaging to capitalize on unique role in the information marketplace.

• Lead the evolution and execution of a comprehensive audience development strategy to grow our presence across a range of platforms and ensure ongoing relevance and audience engagement.

• Ensure continued excellence in outreach to traditional news media and smart growth in outreach to newer forms of information providers.

• Monitor and evaluate emerging AI technologies and changing media platforms for strategic opportunities and needed pivots.

• Collaborate with the research teams to develop and refine dissemination tactics and digital products that cater to the needs and preferences of a contemporary audience.

• Drive audience growth by analyzing data and user behavior to inform targeted engagement strategies.

• Foster strong, collaborative working relationships across a multi-faceted, 40-person communications team which handles outreach, dissemination, web development and production.

• Build cooperative relationships with research colleagues to ensure alignment and productivity.

• Exemplify outstanding leadership and management skills with a focus on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building.

• Serve as member of high-functioning executive team that includes the President, EVP, VP Research and VP Methods & Innovation. Help set institutional priorities, representing the work to the Center board, and liaising with the parent organization.

• Work effectively with internal and external funding partners to ensure effective and smooth collaboration around dissemination goals.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a high-level management position.

• Strategic leadership experience in digital media, publishing, social science research, and/or non-profit sector.

• Strong background in developing and launching digital information products that find an audience.

• Established record in managing large teams and steering complex initiatives in fast-paced settings. This position is a leader of managers .

• Bachelor's degree required , or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Important to us

• A demonstrated interest in Pew Research Center's research topics, public opinion polling and demographic research.

• Intellectual curiosity combined with humility.

• Ab ility to thrive i n a highly collaborative work environment that values discussion and debate.

• Empowering, generous and inclusive leadership and management style.

• Commitment to the Center's nonpartisan and nonadvocacy approach to research.

• Willingness to maintain a nonpartisan and non-advocacy stance in all personal public communication, including on personal social media accounts.

Why join us:

• Ability to have a significant impact on our digital strategy and audience engagement.

• Opportunity to shape the future of a respected information provider.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Location and Starting Salary

Full-Time, hybrid schedule with two (2) days a week in-person at 901 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 and remaining hours remote or in-person as preferred.

The starting salary for this position is based on compensation market data and candidate experience. The starting salary typically falls in the range of $250,000 - $270,000 annually.

Total Rewards

In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center's employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:

• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff

EEO:

Pew Research Center make s employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity , and w e encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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