Chief Enterprise Narrative & Strategy Architect

AeroVironment, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Head of Corporate Narrative & Strategy to own the enterprise narrative architecture and thought leadership program.

You will align messaging with company strategy, coordinate with Product Marketing and Investor Relations, and lead a small team to deliver a measurable impact across government and commercial audiences. The role reports to the VP of Marketing & Communications and requires deep experience in defense/aerospace communications, narrative governance, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications, editorial, or narrative strategy in regulated environments.
• Proven ownership of an enterprise messaging architecture and narrative documents.
• Built a thought leadership/editorial program with roster, framework, and cadence.
• Experience with defense buyers' decision processes and export controls.
• Ability to translate technical data into executive-level narratives and investor-facing messages.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise narrative architecture and tiered messaging across the portfolio.
• Lead enterprise thought leadership program end-to-end with editorial cadence.
• Advise senior executives on messaging priorities, voice, and framing.
• Govern content strategy and ensure consistent messaging across campaigns.
• Develop KPI, content performance, and share of voice measurement frameworks.

Skills

Enterprise narrative

Thought leadership

Messaging architecture

Executive messaging

Measurement & analytics

Export controls

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Head of Corporate Narrative & Strategy to own the enterprise narrative architecture and thought leadership program.

You will align messaging with company strategy, coordinate with Product Marketing and Investor Relations, and lead a small team to deliver a measurable impact across government and commercial audiences. The role reports to the VP of Marketing & Communications and requires deep experience in defense/aerospace communications, narrative governance, and