Senior Media Relations Leader – Defense & Tech

AV; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AV is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Relations to lead enterprise PR, media engagement, and external communications. This role drives proactive media opportunities, prepares executives for engagement, and manages communications around key programs and events in a fast-paced defense/tech environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and experienced media relations professional who can travel and build relationships with national and trade media while translating complex topics into clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, journalism, public affairs or external communications.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with reporters and securing earned media coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day media relations efforts across AV business areas and enterprise priorities.
• Plan, develop and execute proactive media strategies tied to company announcements and events.
• Build relationships with national, defense, aerospace, technology, financial and trade media.
• Draft and edit press releases, media pitches, talking points and executive messaging.
• Prepare executives and subject matter experts for media interviews and public engagements.
• Coordinate media activity around major announcements, demonstrations and conferences.
• Respond to media inquiries and coordinate internal subject matter experts as needed.

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Crisis comms

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Master's degree in Public Relations or related field

Job description

AV is seeking a Senior Manager, Media Relations to lead enterprise PR, media engagement, and external communications. This role drives proactive media opportunities, prepares executives for engagement, and manages communications around key programs and events in a fast-paced defense/tech environment.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and experienced media relations professional who can travel and build relationships with national and trade media while translating complex topics into clear