Public Relations Specialist, Journey

Overview
Join a Company Where You Can Make a Real Impact - and Own a Piece of the Future

Are you energized by the idea of helping a company grow smarter, serve our customers better, and connect more deeply? If you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results, we’d love to meet you.

We’re a

mid-sized, employee-owned company

on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. We’re not just looking for someone to fill a seat — we’re looking for someone who wants to

build, innovate, and evolve

with us. Our company primarily serves the Navy and other Department of Defense clients, offering a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a difference.

About The Role
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).

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Program Executive Office public affairs office to facilitate communications between the 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.

Write articles; captions; briefs or documents; presentation and news media strategies including 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, including senior leadership interview preparation, media training, event planning/coordination, protocol activities, and promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations.

Participate in the development and review process for multimedia and graphic products, including infographics, illustrations and graphics, logos/branding, digital image editing, and publication design.

Support SharePoint site creation and content management.

The ideal candidate will be able to function in a team environment or autonomously, manage competing priorities, and meet critical project schedules.

Ability to travel occasionally is also required.

Education

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.

Required Experience

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.

Desired Experience

Working knowledge of Naval aviation acquisition environment.

Knowledge of military public affairs processes and general DoD military practices and procedures.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Department of Defense security clearance.

Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Salary range $78,000 - $90,000. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

About Being a Part Of Team AVIAN
As an employee-owner, you’ll be a catalyst for progress — helping us find new opportunities with current or new customers, improve efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. You’ll have impact across the organization, from workflows to employee experience and customer solutions. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll Succeed Here If You

See opportunities where others see routine

Are curious, collaborative, and passionate about making things better

Enjoy connecting dots across teams, tools, and tasks

Believe in doing the right thing the right way — even when no one’s watching

Play an active role in our growth, using your ideas and initiative to shape how we work, serve, and succeed together

Embrace a “one team” mindset knowing we are stronger together through trust, transparency and teamwork

Understand the power of ownership — and are excited to be part of an employee-owned culture

Why Join Us?

Employee Ownership — We’re not just building a company — we’re building a legacy. As an employee-owner, you’ll share in our success and have a direct stake in our future.

Real Growth — We’re expanding, evolving, and exploring new ways to serve. Your contributions will shape our direction and help us grow stronger.

Purpose-Driven Work — Every improvement you help make adds value for the people and missions we support.

Culture of Collaboration — We’re big enough to take on meaningful challenges, but small enough that everyone still knows your name.

Comprehensive Benefits Package — Medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.

Flexible Leave Benefits — Flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy is to seek the most qualified candidate for each opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

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