External Communications Manager, Language Assessment, Duolingo English Test

Duolingo
Canada
$34K a year (estimated)
Remote
Full-time

Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. But we’ve got more left to do and that’s where you come in!

Duolingo is the world's most popular learning app. Beyond our core learning product, we also offer English proficiency testing with the Duolingo English Test, and are bringing new subjects into the Duolingo app, where people can develop their Math and Music skills.

We are passionate about educating our users, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems.

We offer meaningful work, limitless learning opportunities, and collaboration with world-class minds. Come brighten your life and over half a billion more!

The Duolingo English Test is an alternative to traditional high-stakes testing through a Duolingo-style experience : convenient, fast, and affordable.

Students interested in studying abroad can certify their English with the Duolingo English Test instead of other standardized tests like the TOEFL and IELTS.

We are now accepted by 5,000+ higher education institutions worldwide. Using AI and remote proctoring, we enable students to take the test online, on-demand, anywhere in the world.

If you love making a difference in education through technology, this is the place for you.

We are looking for an Assessment Science Communications Manager to help share Duolingo English Test research with the global community in the United Kingdom and Canada with occasional travel to Australia and New Zealand.

This role will support a wide range of research-focused communications and channels.

You will

  • Support adoption of the Duolingo English Test by governments and in the higher education admissions process throughout the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
  • Present DET research and related topics to external stakeholders at conferences, campus visits, and governmental meetings throughout the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, & New Zealand
  • Produce presentations, white papers, web content, and social media of DET research for a broad audience
  • Work alongside the Assessment R&D, Institutional Growth, Government Affairs, and the Marketing function to support the marketing and communications strategy for the Duolingo English Test

You have

  • MA / MS degree in Applied Linguistics, Research Methods, Educational Measurement, or related fields; PhD preferred
  • 5+ years of experience spearheading external communications within the assessment or testing field in the UK or Canada
  • Familiarity and understanding of educational research especially in applied linguistics, language testing, second language acquisition, psychometrics, or artificial intelligence
  • Familiarity and deep understanding of governmental acceptance of English proficiency tests outside of the US
  • Outstanding communication and writing skills in English
  • Experience leading collaborative work on time-sensitive projects
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Authorisation to work in the United Kingdom or Canada with the willingness to travel throughout the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand up to 40% of the time

Exceptional candidates will have

  • A PhD / EdD in a related field
  • Experience teaching at the university level
  • Experience working with academic audiences outside of the US
  • Experience working with governments outside of the US
  • 30+ days ago
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