Public Relations Specialist, Journey Job at AVIAN LLC in Patuxent River

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? We're a mid-sized, employee-owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. 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 Responsibilities Coordinate with the Program Executive Office public affairs office to facilitate the 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. Writing to include, but not limited to articles; briefs or documents; presentation and news media strategies to include communications plans and crisis media response planning; 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 The ideal individual will have the 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. Qualifications 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.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, company efficiencies, streamline processes, and bring people and ideas together in smarter ways. Whether it's helping us optimize workflows, enhancing the employee experience, or delivering more impactful solutions to our customers, your inputs will have reach and relevance across the organization. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn't stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference. Employee Ownership : We're not just building a company we're building a legacy. 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 is one that adds value not just for us, but for the people and missions we support. Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer 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 of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran's status.