Responsibilities

• Media Strategy and Engagement
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters covering defense, technology, robotics, aviation, and industrial policy
• Identify and proactively pitch story opportunities tied to industry developments and policy priorities
• Secure media interviews and commentary opportunities for AUVSI leadership
• Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities for engagement or response
• Strategic Messaging and Narrative Development
• Translate policy and industry developments into clear external messaging
• Draft op-eds, commentary, and thought leadership pieces for AUVSI leadership
• Develop messaging frameworks tied to major advocacy initiatives and industry developments
• Support the development of executive talking points and briefing materials
• Executive Communications
• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to:
• Prepare media interviews and public remarks
• Identify high-impact opportunities for commentary and thought leadership
• Develop strategic message positioning aligned with AUVSI’s priorities
• Rapid Response Communications
• Coordinate timely statements and commentary on major industry or policy developments
• Develop messaging to support AUVSI’s response to emerging issues

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in strategic communications, media relations, or public affairs
• Strong relationships with national and trade media
• Experience developing executive messaging and thought leadership
• Ability to translate complex policy or technology issues into accessible narratives
• Excellent writing, messaging, and media strategy skills

Preferred

• Experience working in policy, technology, defense, or emerging technology sectors preferred