Aviation Advocacy Communications Specialist

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight Training

Medical Insurance

401(k) plan

PTO 17 days

Job summary

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association seeks a communications professional located in Washington, DC to support advocacy efforts through strategic and creative channels. You will collaborate with Government Affairs and Communications teams to craft articles and social posts that raise awareness of AOPA’s advocacy role.

You will develop relationships with aviation media outlets and reporters to enhance AOPA’s profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to draft and edit written materials for public audiences
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• At least 2 years' experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism
• Excellent project and time management skills, with emphasis on organization and prioritization
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and handle time-sensitive requests
• Aviation-related experience or demonstrated interest in the field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and Coordinate with both Government Affairs and Communications teams.
• Write and coordinate approval of articles and social posts, relating to AOPA’s advocacy initiatives.
• Develop network with key aviation/transportation outlets and reporters in order to increase AOPA advocacy profile and thought leadership.
• Assist with writing, editing, proofing, advocacy articles and social posts.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PR/Journalism/Political Science

Tools

Office 365

Job description

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association seeks a communications professional located in Washington, DC to support advocacy efforts through strategic and creative channels. You will collaborate with Government Affairs and Communications teams to craft articles and social posts that raise awareness of AOPA’s advocacy role.

You will develop relationships with aviation media outlets and reporters to enhance AOPA’s profile.