Head of Public Affairs & Media Strategy

AUVSI — Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Casual dress workplace

Annual performance bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is seeking a Director of Communications to lead media relations, executive positioning, and crisis communications in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

You will translate complex policy issues into compelling narratives, build influential media relationships, and work with executive leadership to advance AUVSI's policy objectives across defense, aviation, and autonomous technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, media relations, or issues management.
• Strong understanding of Washington, D.C. policy and media landscape, including legislative/regulatory issues.
• Proven ability to shape and influence public narratives and organizational objectives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling for speeches, op-eds, press releases, and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead AUVSI's media relations strategy for national media.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists covering tech, aviation, defense, and policy.
• Develop and execute proactive earned-media campaigns to boost visibility and influence.
• Write press releases, opinion pieces, executive speeches, public statements, and statements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Media relations

Crisis communications

Policy communications

Job description

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is seeking a Director of Communications to lead media relations, executive positioning, and crisis communications in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

You will translate complex policy issues into compelling narratives, build influential media relationships, and work with executive leadership to advance AUVSI's policy objectives across defense, aviation, and autonomous technologies.