Public Relations Specialist, Journey

AVIAN LLC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

AVIAN is seeking a Journeyman Public Relations Specialist to provide full-time support to Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265). This role involves coordinating with public affairs offices, producing effective communications, writing various content, supporting public relations activities, and participating in multimedia product development. The ideal candidate can work independently or in a team, manage priorities, meet deadlines, and travel occasionally.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus three to 10 years of combined experience in the communications field. Four years additional work experience in the communications field may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Experience writing articles, captions and other products in Associated Press style
Experience executing an internal or externally focused mass communications plans
Demonstrated experience in media writing, research, and response development
Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requests proficiently, professionally, and proactively
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of Defense security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Naval aviation acquisition environment
Knowledge of military public affairs processes and general DoD military practices and procedures

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Program Executive Office public affairs office to facilitate communications between media, squadrons, industry partners, NAVAIR IPTs, and other agencies by providing specialized communications.
Produce and deliver effective internal and external stakeholder communications using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite, as well as other current industry software.
Writing to include, but not limited to articles; captions; briefs or documents; presentation and news media strategies to include communications plans and crisis media response planning; media query responses; key messages; press releases; feature articles; talking points/speeches; social media posts; etc.
Support public relations to include, but not limited to senior leadership interview preparation, media training, event planning/coordination, protocol activities, and engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations.
Participate in development and review process for multimedia and graphic products to include, but not limited to infographics, illustrations and graphics, logos/branding, digital image editing, and publication design.
Support SharePoint site creation and content management.
Ability to function in a team environment or autonomously, manage competing priorities, and be able to meet critical project schedules.
Ability to travel occasionally is also required.