Communications Specialist

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Coordinate advocacy communications and content across Government Affairs and Social teams to raise AOPA’s advocacy profile.

  • Coordinate and draft advocacy content with Government Affairs and Communications teams.
  • Must-have: 2+ years in corporate communications, PR, or journalism; strong writing/editing.
  • Standout: Direct exposure to aviation policy communications and a DC-based role.

Job Description

Coordinate advocacy communications and content across Government Affairs and Social teams to raise AOPA’s advocacy profile.

  • Collaborate and Coordinate with Government Affairs and Communications teams.
  • Write and coordinate approval of articles and social posts relating to AOPA’s advocacy initiatives.
  • Develop network with key aviation/transportation outlets and reporters to increase AOPA advocacy profile and thought leadership.
  • Assist with writing, editing, proofing, advocacy articles and social posts.
  • Government Affairs department liaison to Social team for content.
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