Arlington, Virginia-- Aerospace Industries Association--Director of Executive Communications

Company: Aerospace Industries Association
Position:
Director of Executive Communications
Location:
Arlington, Virginia
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Ad Expires:
June 17, 2009
Job ID: 1053149
Website: http://www.aia-aerospace.org

Description:
Director, Executive Communications

AIA at a Glance The Aerospace Industries Association, founded in 1919 only a few years after the birth of flight, is the premier trade association representing the nation’s major aerospace and defense manufacturers.

Today, more than 100 major aerospace and defense companies are members of the association, embodying every high-technology manufacturing segment of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry from commercial aviation and avionics, to manned and unmanned defense systems, to space technologies and satellite communications.

In addition, the association has more than 175 associate member companies, all of which are leading aerospace and defense suppliers.

AIA member company representatives sit on various councils and committees in these areas and, supported by AIA staff, formulate industry positions on specific issues for approval by the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors.

In addition the association has offices for Administration, Communications, Legislative Affairs, and Membership Services. Legislative Affairs coordinates legislative advocacy activities on AIA’s issues and Membership Services coordinates AIA’s relationship with current and prospective members. Communications is the focal point for news media contacts and publishes a monthly newsletter and quarterly Executive Report on the full range of issues handled by the association. Communications also houses the Aerospace Research Center, which publishes a statistical yearbook, Facts & Figures.

Purpose: This position is responsible for developing all communications materials for the president. This includes speeches, opinion articles, letters to the editors, and other high-visibility communications. The products should articulate the vision of the President and be consistent with the policy statements of the association. The position is also responsible for the timely production of AIA periodical publications including the e-Update and Executive Report.

Nature and Scope of Work: This position reports to the assistant vice president of Communications and works directly with the President as required.

Researches and writes speeches for the president in support of the association’s advocacy and outreach to multiple external and internal audiences including association members, news media, government officials and other constituencies.

Prepares opinion articles, letters to the editors, AIA publication materials (e-Update Perspective and Executive Report letters) and other products with the president’s byline. Proactively identifies opinion editorial opportunities. Works with the Legislative Department to prepare testimony.

Is responsible for production of AIA’s periodicals including the e-Update and Executive Report. This includes developing editorial schedules, content, staff solicitations for content and final editing, production and coordination with production consultants (designer, editors, print and mail-house).

Provides support for other functions in the office including but not limited to media relations, special events and meetings. Position is very knowledgeable of association policy developments and industry activities. Excellent research and writing skills are required. Writes persuasively and creatively, distills complex technical and policy statements into easy-to-understand statements. Products should require minimal review by association policy experts and should meet all deadlines as determined by supervisor. Individual should have network of contacts to draw on for industry information.

Reviews and makes recommendation on speaking requests and proactively identifies speaking platform opportunities. Primary point of contact with organizations making a speech request and ensures that all logistical requirements are met. Maintains close liaison with Communications staff and the president to identify potential issues and upcoming speaking event milestones. Ensures the delivery of the final speech to the hosting organization and posting on the AIA Web site.

Attends local presentations and may be required to travel nationally and internationally to attend the President’s speeches and public events.

How To Apply: Please submit resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: jobs@aia-aerospace.org. Please specify “Executive Communications” in subject line.