Corporate Social Media Strategist

BlueHalo; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Corporate Social Media Specialist to lead day-to-day execution across the company’s social media channels. This role will publish, repost, engage and identify timely opportunities while elevating issues to communications leadership.

The ideal candidate combines editorial judgment, platform expertise and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced external communications environment, supporting real-time coverage at events and campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in social media and digital communications.
• Experience managing corporate social channels with analytics.
• Strong editorial judgement and independent publishing decisions.
• Proficiency with visual content tools (Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut).

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day management of AeroVironment's corporate social channels, including publishing and engagement.
• Monitor platforms, coverage and conversations for timely opportunities and reputational issues.
• Develop and maintain the social media content calendar with PR, marketing and executives.
• Draft platform-specific content reflecting company voice and priorities.
• Amplify company news, earned media and executive engagements across channels.
• Support live social coverage at events and media engagements.
• Track performance and use analytics to improve content, timing and growth.
• Repurpose assets into platform-specific content and video formats.
• Advise leadership on new digital capabilities and opportunities.

Skills

Social media

Digital communications

Content development

Editorial judgement

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CapCut

Analytics tools

National security comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CapCut

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Corporate Social Media Specialist to lead day-to-day execution across the company’s social media channels. This role will publish, repost, engage and identify timely opportunities while elevating issues to communications leadership.

The ideal candidate combines editorial judgment, platform expertise and the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced external communications environment, supporting real-time coverage at events and campaigns.