Corporate Social Media Specialist

AeroVironment, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Social Media Specialist to lead day-to-day execution across the company’s social channels from Arlington, VA.

The role will publish, repost, engage and identify opportunities while aligning with communications leadership and business priorities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in corporate social media, strong editorial judgment, and proficiency with visual content tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social media, digital communications, content development, or related work.
• Experience managing corporate social media channels with publishing, engagement, monitoring and analytics.
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to independently determine when to publish, engage, amplify, flag or elevate social media activity.
• Working proficiency with visual content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut or similar platforms.
• Experience using social media listening and analytic tools.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, government, Capitol Hill, military public affairs or national security communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of AV’s corporate social media channels, including publishing, reposting, sharing, commenting and audience engagement.
• Exercise independent judgement within established communications guidance to determine when and how AV should engage with relevant content, conversations and breaking developments.
• Monitor social platforms, media coverage, industry conversations and competitor activity for timely engagement opportunities, emerging narratives and potential reputational issues.
• Identify and promptly flag issues, posts, narratives or engagements that may require communications leadership review or response.
• Develop and maintain the social media content calendar in coordination with PR, marketing, executives and business teams.
• Draft platform-specific content that reflects AV’s voice, business priorities and communications objectives.
• Amplify company news, earned media, executive engagements, events, demonstrations and thought leadership across appropriate channels.
• Support real-time and live social coverage at trade shows, demonstrations, media engagements and company events.
• Support executive social media presence, including drafting, amplification and identification of engagement opportunities.
• Track channel performance and use analytics to improve content, timing, engagement and audience growth.
• Repurpose speaking engagements, earned media, company announcements and existing photo/video assets into platform-specific social and digital content, including graphics, short-form video, executive content and campaign extensions.
• Support implementation of new platforms, integrations and communications technologies.
• Advise communications leadership on emerging digital capabilities and opportunities.

Skills

Social media management

Editorial judgement

Platform expertise

Content creation

Analytics & listening

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CapCut

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary

AV is seeking a Corporate Social Media Specialist to lead day-to-day execution across the company’s social media channels. This role will be empowered to publish, repost, share and engage on behalf of the company; identify timely opportunities to join relevant conversations; and recognize when emerging issues, coverage or online activity should be elevated to communications leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong editorial judgement, sound instincts, platform expertise and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced external communications environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of AV’s corporate social media channels, including publishing, reposting, sharing, commenting and audience engagement.
• Exercise independent judgement within established communications guidance to determine when and how AV should engage with relevant content, conversations and breaking developments.
• Monitor social platforms, media coverage, industry conversations and competitor activity for timely engagement opportunities, emerging narratives and potential reputational issues.
• Identify and promptly flag issues, posts, narratives or engagements that may require communications leadership review or response.
• Develop and maintain the social media content calendar in coordination with PR, marketing, executives and business teams.
• Draft platform-specific content that reflects AV’s voice, business priorities and communications objectives.
• Amplify company news, earned media, executive engagements, events, demonstrations and thought leadership across appropriate channels.
• Support real-time and live social coverage at trade shows, demonstrations, media engagements and company events.
• Support executive social media presence, including drafting, amplification and identification of engagement opportunities.
• Track channel performance and use analytics to improve content, timing, engagement and audience growth.
• Repurpose speaking engagements, earned media, company announcements and existing photo/video assets into platform-specific social and digital content, including graphics, short-form video, executive content and campaign extensions.
• Support implementation of new platforms, integrations and communications technologies.
• Advise communications leadership on emerging digital capabilities and opportunities.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 5+ years of experience in social media, digital communications, content development or related communications work.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate or organizational social media channels, including publishing, engagement, monitoring and analytics.
• Strong editorial judgement and ability to independently determine when to publish, engage, amplify, flag or elevate social media activity.
• Working proficiency with visual content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut or similar platforms.
• Experience using social media listening and analytic tools.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, government, Capitol Hill, military public affairs or national security communications.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, marketing, journalism or a related field.
• Experience providing real-time social media coverage at events, demonstrations, conferences and media engagements.
• Experience working with professional photo and video libraries or digital asset-management systems.
• Familiarity with paid social media campaigns and audience-growth strategies.
• Familiarity with basic video editing, motion graphics or other social-first-multimedia production.
• Experience supporting communication rollouts, production launches, and high-visibility announcements.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in an office environment (Constant) required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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