Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications and Media Strategy - Work with AWC senior staff to develop and execute the Commission's national security–focused media messaging strategy, including social media engagement.
• Advise senior staff on the Government's use of social media platforms, including which platforms are restricted and how each platform retains and preserves data.
• Recommend and facilitate engagement with media outlets to promote the final report and other releases and events before and after the report's release.
• Provide expert counsel on brand development, public positioning, visibility, reputation risk management, and media engagement.
• Digital Content and Web Development - Lead the design and development of an enhanced AWC website and online presence so users can easily access and navigate the lengthy final report and collateral materials. This work draws on WordPress, UX/UI and web design, and interactive approaches to large-scale data visualization.
• Post on, edit, and otherwise manage AWC social media accounts at the direction of senior staff.
• Track social media analytics and advise on growing followers and improving visibility.
• Content Development and Production - Prepare, coordinate, and execute digital newsletter and social media campaigns for public awareness, data collection (as approved by senior staff), and event notifications.
• Oversee the production of video, digital, and graphic materials such as infographics.
• Prepare media materials, including press kits, background materials, press releases, talking points, and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency with WordPress platforms and interactive or illustrative approaches to large-scale data visualization.
• At least 6 years' demonstrated ability in media relations, content production (written, video, digital, graphic), event management, media training, and media analysis.

Preferred

• Experience engaging the U.S. military, national security agencies, Congress, veterans communities, and national and international media.
• Knowledge of and connections within the Afghanistan War, military affairs, veterans affairs, and foreign policy communities. The Director should be able to use these to launch the AWC's media presence quickly and effectively.
• In-depth understanding of national security and foreign policy audiences, and command of current communications technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off