Coordinator, Communications

Air & Space Forces Assoc•Arlington, VA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1946, AFA is the single largest entity of its kind focused on airpower and spacepower. With more than 130,000 members and 200 chapters spread around the world, we have an important story to tell. Our mission is to promote dominant U.S. Air and Space Forces as the foundation of a strong National Defense; to honor and support Airmen, Guardians, and their Families; and to remember and respect the enduring heritage of the Air Force and Space Force. The Communications Coordinator will help develop and build relationships with AFA stakeholders and the Department of the Air Force to amplify their collective voice. The Communications Coordinator will produce newsletters, press releases, reports, presentations, scripts, and more, each tailored to the target audience and distribution channel (Web, social media, print, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Experience writing and editing articles for publication, scripts for video and events, and the ability to tell compelling stories.
Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills.
High degree of comfort working under pressure and with multiple concurrent priorities.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be a creative, flexible thinker and self-starter who can tackle both complex and technical and human/emotional story telling.
Excellent copy-editing skills – grammar, spelling, and knowledge of AP style.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, web content management systems, mail management systems, and other enterprise software, plus ability to quickly learn other software systems.
Ability and commitment to act with integrity, professionalism, ethically and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or in the military highly desired.
Familiarity with Air Force and Space Force terms, language, culture, preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft scripts for the Air, Space & Cyber Conference and Warfare Symposium, and other events as needed.
Write press releases, stories, emails, etc., as assigned.
Work with staff and volunteers to identify and report stories of interest to various audience sectors; distribute content appropriate to that audience, choosing platform and messaging carefully in collaboration with others.
Copy edit AFA external communications products, including the annual report, program guides, Development campaigns, brochures, and emails, etc.
Post content to AFA website and conference platforms.
Track website analytics to determine reader engagement and trends.
Help curate and build newsletters and e-blasts for distribution to AFA members around the world, field and chapter leaders, and other stakeholders.
Assist with planning and executing meetings and events in support of all three pillars of AFA’s mission: Advocate, Educate, Support.
Conduct media outreach and analysis, using tools like Meltwater, to engage with reporters, and to track media coverage of AFA events, strategic initiatives, and objectives.
Develop a solid working knowledge of Air Force, Space Force, and national security issues.
Other duties as assigned.