About AIER
The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) educates Americans on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government, and sound money. Through rigorous scientific research, AIER demonstrates how these classical liberal principles advance peace, prosperity, and human progress.
About the role
The Director of Publications oversees the creation, production, and dissemination of AIER’s public-facing content, including our publishing program of explainers, papers, books, podcasts, and videos, ensuring alignment with our mission to advance classical liberalism and free market economics. This role drives communications outreach and collaborates with leadership and staff to develop strategies, messaging, and tactics that position AIER as a leading voice in the marketplace of ideas. They will also assist the editorial team with content production.
This role reports to the Director of Data and Technology. This role can be executed from AIER’s office in Great Barrington, MA or virtually from within the United States. Virtual candidates will be expected to travel to the office at least quarterly.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Publications
- Lead the production process for AIER’s explainers, papers, and book publishing program, coordinating ideation, production, and promotion, and supporting the Research team in maintaining a rigorous peer-review process.
- Ensure all publications meet professional, brand, and quality standards, in collaboration with the President and departmental leadership.
- Oversee the strategy and dissemination of AIER publications (e.g., explainers, papers, books), podcasts, and videos, while supporting the editorial team with content development.
Communications and Message Development
- Ensure publications and communications are accurate, clear, and accessible to a broad everyman audience.
- Enforce consistent graphic standards across all communications to uphold a professional appearance and strengthen brand identity.
- Provide strategic input on framing key issues to align with AIER’s mission and goals.
- Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote publications and increase AIER’s visibility, including targeted campaigns and audience engagement initiatives.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with the editorial and technology teams to manage website content for AIER’s main site and related pages, ensuring alignment with brand standards and organizational goals.
- Partner with the Development team to create compelling fundraising materials, such as donor reports and campaign content, that highlight AIER’s impact.
- Work with Research, External Relations, and Educational Programs teams to amplify their efforts and support organizational objectives.
- Coordinate with event planning staff to integrate publications and messaging into conferences, seminars, and public outreach efforts.
Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of experience managing, editing, or producing public-facing publications, with a preference for expertise in print and digital media and related communications or marketing roles tied to publishing.
- Exceptional writing, editing, speaking, and analytical skills.
- Deep understanding of and commitment to free market principles and classical liberalism.
- Proven ability to expand an organization’s public presence and influence.
- Demonstrated success in leading and collaborating with teams to enhance productivity and foster professional growth.
FLSA Status: Exempt
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
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- An introductory paragraph(s) describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to AIER’s mission and how you came to those beliefs. Be sure to include at least one specific issue or policy area that resonates with you.
- Salary requirements
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- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.
Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.
