PMA-Journeyman Strategic Communication & Multimedia Specialist

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? Do you thrive in an environment where your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your work drives real results? If so, we’d love to meet you.

We’re a mid‑size, employee‑owned company on a mission to create meaningful value for both our employees and our customers. That means 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.

AVIAN is seeking a Journeyman
Strategic Communication Specialist to support a Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271). You will work as part of a team producing strategic communication and multimedia products, both internal and external, using a broad range of tools and tactics. The ideal candidate specializes in clear, concise writing, possesses exceptional storytelling skills, and demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.

You will join AVIAN’s cadre of creative professionals who specialize in strategic communication, graphic design, marketing, multimedia production and more. Our creative team supports each other through constructive peer reviews, shares professional resources and regularly gathers for continuing education sessions.

This position predominantly operates on‑site at NAS Patuxent River.

• Work as part of a team to 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.
• Communications writing to include but not limited to articles; captions; briefs or documents; presentation and news media strategies to include communications plans and crisis media response planning; media query responses; key messages; press releases; feature articles; talking points/speeches; social media posts; etc. in accordance with AP Style and government guidelines.
• Assist in coordination with public affairs offices to facilitate communications between the media, squadrons, industry partners, NAVAIR IPTs and other agencies by providing specialized communications.
• 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.
• Assist with multimedia and graphic product to include, but not limited to infographics, illustrations and graphics, logos/branding, digital image editing, and publication design.
• Candidate must be a flexible team player and self-starter possessing excellent organizational skills. 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.
• Selected candidate must be able to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel occasionally is also required.

• BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Three to 10 years of relevant experience in the communications field. Two Years of experience supporting NAVIAR programs is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is…