Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications)

# Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications)---**Employer:** Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory---**Job ID:** PHI-JOB-2026-00186

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**Posted on:** 2026/07/18**Location:** Cambridge, MA

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**Country:** United States of America**Work Arrangement:** On-site

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**Job Type:** Full-time**Salary:** $101,375-$131,790/year

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**Job Status:** Active---## Job Overview*Note: SAO is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.*The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist (Digital Communications) to manage the digital presence of the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian. This is a full-time, Trust Fund (non-federal) position based in Cambridge, MA, reporting to the CfA Director of Communications.The role leads a major initiative to unify CfA’s many mission and telescope websites under one accessible institutional site, oversees web governance, accessibility, SEO, and day-to-day site operations, serves as steward of CfA’s visual identity across the SAO and Harvard College Observatory brands, plans and optimizes email newsletters and outreach campaigns, tracks and reports web/email analytics to inform strategy, and produces or oversees graphic design work translating complex science into visual formats.Requirements:* 1+ year of specialized experience at or above the grade-11 level, such as supporting a complex website redevelopment or maintaining a sophisticated brand system* Expert knowledge of digital communications, UX, and digital marketing fundamentals* Advanced proficiency with CMS platforms, email marketing tools, Google Analytics, and digital asset management* Advanced design skills including Adobe Creative Suite and accessible/inclusive design standards* Strong project management skills with ability to lead major initiatives with minimal supervision*Editorially sourced — This listing was identified and summarized by Pitchly Hire from the Smithsonian Institution’s public careers page. It is not a paid listing. Apply via the employer’s official page.*
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