Strategic Public Affairs Specialist

Air National Guard Units; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Public Affairs Specialist (Title 32) to manage complex public affairs projects, coordinate media activities, and guide information strategies for wing priorities. The role includes planning community engagement, maintaining digital presence, and producing content for diverse audiences.

The position requires handling sensitive topics, coordinating with DoD personnel and state officials, and serving as Wing Visual Information Manager.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree. Documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the planning and development of complex, high level public affairs assignments in support of commander's programs and priorities.
• Integrates visual information, social media, community engagement, and media operations to support public affairs objectives.
• Responds to information requests and plans community engagement with officials and groups; clears materials on sensitive topics as needed.
• Maintains an active web/social media presence and provides photographic/video support for publicity and documentation.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree

Job description

Air National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Public Affairs Specialist (Title 32) to manage complex public affairs projects, coordinate media activities, and guide information strategies for wing priorities. The role includes planning community engagement, maintaining digital presence, and producing content for diverse audiences.

The position requires handling sensitive topics, coordinating with DoD personnel and state officials, and serving as Wing Visual Information Manager.