Campaign and Media Director

Help tell the story of America's longest war. As Campaign and Media Director, you'll shape how the nation hears the Afghanistan War Commission's findings on two decades of U.S. decisions in Afghanistan, leading a high-profile campaign from launch through the release of the Commission's final report to Congress.

The Campaign and Media Director leads the full range of strategic communications, public engagement, digital, content, event, media monitoring, and data visualization support for the Afghanistan War Commission. The Director helps the Commission reach the media, key stakeholders, and the public, with emphasis on the rollout of the Commission's final report to Congress. The Director works collaboratively with Commission staff to ensure all work products meet the needs of the Commission, Commissioners, and staff.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Remote:
This part-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, with approximately 20 hours a week, with an expected increase in Summer 2027. Travel may be required for meetings, conferences, and rollout events.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Strategic Communications and Media Strategy

• Work with AWC senior staff to develop and execute the Commission's national security–focused media messaging strategy, including social media engagement.
• Advise senior staff on the Government's use of social media platforms, including which platforms are restricted and how each platform retains and preserves data.
• Recommend and facilitate engagement with media outlets to promote the final report and other releases and events before and after the report’s release.
• Provide expert counsel on brand development, public positioning, visibility, reputation risk management, and media engagement.
• Research specific articles, reporters, and outlets as needed.

Digital Content and Web Development

• Lead the design and development of an enhanced AWC website and online presence so users can easily access and navigate the lengthy final report and collateral materials. This work draws on Word Press, UX/UI and web design, and interactive approaches to large-scale data visualization.
• Post on, edit, and otherwise manage AWC social media accounts at the direction of senior staff.
• Track social media analytics and advise on growing followers and improving visibility.

Content Development and Production

• Prepare, coordinate, and execute digital newsletter and social media campaigns for public awareness, data collection (as approved by senior staff), and event notifications.
• Oversee the production of video, digital, and graphic materials such as infographics.
• Prepare media materials, including press kits, background materials, press releases, talking points, and presentations.
• Advise on and provide technical support for the final report publication, including writing, editing, design, and formatting.

Public Event Coordination and Support

• Plan, execute, and facilitate hearings, press conferences, interviews, podcasts, conferences, forums, round tables, media availabilities, and other public events.
• Respond to media inquiries and schedule interviews.
• Help track compliance with the AWC's Media and Publication guidelines.
• Provide media training for Commissioners and Commission staff.

Media Monitoring and Analysis

• Alert AWC staff to breaking news relevant to the Commission's work and prepare response advice as needed.
• Provide regular media updates and summaries of relevant news, trends,…