Campaign and Media Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a national security-focused media messaging strategy for the Commission, including engagement on social media platforms.

• Provide guidance to senior staff regarding the Government's use of social media, addressing platform restrictions and data retention and preservation.

• Facilitate media engagement efforts to promote the final report, releases, and events.

• Offer strategic counsel on brand development, public positioning, visibility, reputation risk management, and media engagement.

• Conduct research on articles, reporters, and media outlets.

• Lead the design and development of the AWC website and online presence utilizing WordPress, UX/UI, web design, and large-scale data visualization techniques.

• Manage AWC social media accounts and evaluate their performance.

• Create and implement digital newsletters and social media campaigns.

• Oversee the production of video, digital, graphic, infographic materials, and the final report.

• Prepare press kits, background documents, press releases, talking points, and presentations.

• Plan and coordinate hearings, press conferences, interviews, podcasts, conferences, forums, roundtables, media availabilities, and other public events.

• Address media inquiries and arrange interviews.

• Provide media training for Commissioners and Commission staff.

• Monitor breaking news and offer response advice, media updates, and coverage analysis.

• Supervise charts, graphs, dashboards, timelines, maps, and other forms of data visualization.

• Manage the editing and validation of visualizations and collaborate with the designated print report publisher.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is required.

• Proficiency in WordPress platforms and expertise in interactive or illustrative techniques for large-scale data visualization.

• A minimum of 6 years of proven experience in media relations, content production (written, video, digital, graphic), event management, media training, and media analysis.

• Experience in engaging with the U.S. military, national security agencies, Congress, veteran communities, and both national and international media.

• Knowledge of and connections within the Afghanistan War, military affairs, veterans affairs, and foreign policy sectors.

• Comprehensive understanding of national security and foreign policy audiences.

• Proficient in 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

• Opportunities for internal promotions

• Professional development opportunities

• Recognition and rewards programs