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Acorn Health

Hybrid BCBA

Ashburn, VA · On-site +1

$75K - $92K/yr

This position has additional flexibility expecting 3 days in clinic and allowing 2 days remote. We ... In autism care and treatment, time is always of the essence. We do things now. You'll have the ...

Proud Moments

In-Home Based BCBA

Germantown, MD · On-site +1

$100K - $115K/yr

Proud Moments ABA provides the gold standard of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children on the autism spectrum from birth to age 21. As a BCBA, you will combine your knowledge and ...

Yellow Bus ABA

BCBA Center and Home Based

Leesburg, VA · On-site +1

$125K/yr

Join our team at Yellow Bus ABA as we strive to create an enriching environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As a BCBA, you will play a vital role in crafting individualized ...

Yellow Bus ABA

BCBA Center and Home Based

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$125K/yr

Our team is seeking a highly skilled and passionate BCBA to join our collaborative and supportive team, providing center-based and home-based services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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What is a remote autism?

A Remote Autism job typically involves providing support, therapy, or resources to individuals with autism through virtual platforms. These roles can include teletherapy, remote special education, online counseling, or virtual coaching for individuals, families, or educators. Professionals in this field may work as behavior analysts, therapists, educators, or consultants, using technology to deliver services effectively. Remote Autism jobs provide flexibility while ensuring individuals with autism receive essential care and support.

What does a typical day look like for a remote autism support specialist?

A remote autism support specialist typically conducts virtual sessions with clients, implements individualized support plans, and tracks progress using specialized software. Daily responsibilities often include collaborating with caregivers or educators through video calls, creating resources or lesson materials, and documenting session notes. Many professionals also attend virtual team meetings for case consultation and professional development. While schedules can vary based on client needs, most remote roles offer some flexibility and autonomy in organizing your workday.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote autism position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a remote autism support role, you typically need a background in psychology, special education, or applied behavior analysis (ABA), along with relevant certifications such as BCBA or RBT. Proficiency with telehealth platforms, electronic data tracking systems, and specialized educational software is essential. Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving abilities are key soft skills for engaging individuals with autism and collaborating with families and teams online. These competencies ensure effective, individualized support and successful outcomes in a virtual care environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Autism job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Sr. Manager, Communications & Public Relations - Remote

Autism Speaks

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Autism Speaks is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations to join our remote team. The role is remote. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong writer and media relations professional to help elevate our voice, build meaningful media connections, and support mission-driven storytelling.
The Senior Manager, Communications and Public Relations is a creative, highly motivated, and strategic communications professional that must be comfortable supporting rapid response communications efforts and building strong relationships with contacts at journals, publications, and outlets relevant to the mission of the organization. Supports the execution of strategic communications initiatives that advance Autism Speaks' mission, strengthen organizational visibility, and support media engagement across national, regional, and trade outlets.
Reporting to the Vice President Communications & Public Relations, this role supports proactive media relations efforts, executive communications, organizational messaging, and high-profile campaigns, partnerships, and events. The Senior Manager will actively pitch, secure, and coordinate media opportunities while collaborating across teams to help elevate Autism Speaks' visibility and storytelling efforts.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and media relations professional with sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Media Relations & Public Relations
  • Support proactive media strategies tied to organizational priorities, campaigns, partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and major announcements.
  • Actively pitch, secure, coordinate, and staff national, regional, local, and trade media opportunities.
  • Build and maintain relationships with reporters, producers, editors, and freelance writers.
  • Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, media advisories, talking points, briefing materials, statements, FAQs, and messaging documents.
  • Support media interview preparation for executives, spokespeople, self-advocates, families, researchers, partners, and ambassadors.
  • Monitor news cycles, identify timely opportunities for media engagement, and support rapid-response communications and sensitive media inquiries as needed.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify stories, spokespeople, and community perspectives that support communications priorities and help identify gaps in available stories, voices, or subject matter relevant to proactive communications efforts.
  • Help maintain consistency across external communications materials and public-facing messaging.
  • Help manage media lists, coverage tracking, reporting, and communications resources.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Collaborate across departments to support integrated communications efforts and ensure alignment in public-facing messaging.
  • Coordinate with external PR agencies, consultants, partners, vendors, and other stakeholders as needed.
  • Support internal communications processes and help manage communications approvals and workflows as needed.
  • Serve as a communications resource for regional teams, helping support local visibility opportunities and messaging alignment.
Partnerships & Campaign Support
  • Assist with communications tied to corporate partnerships, fundraising campaigns, organizational initiatives, and community events.
  • Assist with communications support surrounding celebrities and other high-profile supporters, and select organizational events as needed.
(The responsibilities listed above are representative and not all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor/s. As outlined in your performance goal setting forms, you will be responsible for achieving the goals provided by and agreed upon with your manager).
Requirements:
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field preferred. 6-8 years of experience in public relations, communications, media relations, journalism, or a related communications role.
Skills and Knowledge:
  • Track record of pitching and securing media coverage.
  • Experience drafting and editing media materials such as press releases, media advisories, talking points, briefing materials, statements, FAQs, and messaging documents.
  • Experience working with media monitoring, distribution, or reporting platforms.
  • Experience working in nonprofit, advocacy, healthcare, disability, and mission-driven communications environments (preferred).
  • Availability for occasional travel, generally a few times per year and time-sensitive evening or weekend assignments.
  • Commitment to respectful, community-centered communications and Autism Speaks' mission.
  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, compelling messaging.
  • Strong news judgment, media instincts, and the ability to identify timely story opportunities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and communications needs in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Sound judgment, professionalism and commitment to respectful, community centered communications and Autism Speaks mission.
  • Experience using new tools and technologies, including AI, to improve workflow, efficiency, and productivity while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Core Competencies:
  • Building Collaborative Relationships
  • Professional Behavior
  • Results Driven
  • Customer Orientation
  • Flexibility
You are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of all Autism Speaks data and information to which you have access.
Autism Speaks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive workplace. We recruit, evaluate, employ, and promote candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, protected veteran or military status, disability or other legally protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for job openings. Reasonable accommodations will be provided. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
About Autism Speaks:
At Autism Speaks, our mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Together with our broad and diverse community, we strive every day to achieve our vision of a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. This mission and vision drive every member of our staff; our employees are inspired, energized and motivated by the impact we can collectively have on behalf of the autism community.
Autism Speaks celebrates every success achieved to create a kinder, more inclusive world for people with autism, and we work collaboratively across departments to find solutions that will do the most good for the most people.
Just as we strive to enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow for people on the spectrum, we also aim to enhance the lives of our dedicated employees, through thick and thin.
Salary & Benefits:
Autism Speaks offers a competitive compensation, benefit and vacation package. We also provide flex work hours, weekly training sessions, tuition reimbursement and summer bonus Fridays in addition to a creative, innovative, collaborative, inclusive, kind and fun work environment.
For consideration, please forward your resume and cover letter.
Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000
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