AAAS Benefits Overview

Reports and writes evidence-based science articles for journalists covering timely news topics. Responsibilities include researching scientific issues, pitching story ideas, interviewing experts, fact-checking content, assessing evidence, explaining complex findings clearly, contributing to a weekly newsletter, and supporting short-term editorial projects.

Leads AAAS’s organization-wide government affairs, public policy, and advocacy strategy across federal, state, and local governments. Builds relationships with policymakers and science stakeholders, oversees R&D budget and policy analysis, advises senior executives on political developments, directs public affairs initiatives, and manages a five-person government affairs team. The role advances science, research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking through legislation, appropriations, regulatory engagement, coalitions, communications, and strategic partnerships.