Social Media Specialist

Job overview

Social Media Specialist is an onsite role in Arlington, VA. The stated annual salary range is $74,000–$113,000. The role manages day-to-day social media activity for AeroVironment’s corporate communications. The specialist publishes and adapts content, monitors online conversations and coverage, and identifies engagement opportunities or issues for escalation. This work supports the company’s communications objectives and helps maintain timely, consistent engagement across its social channels.

What you'll do

• Manage corporate social channels and audience engagement
• determine when and how to engage within communications guidance
• monitor social platforms, media coverage, industry conversations, and competitors
• flag potential reputational issues
• maintain a content calendar with communications, marketing, executives, and business teams
• draft platform-specific content
• amplify company news and events
• support live event coverage and executive social presence
• track analytics and repurpose existing media assets into digital content.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social media specialist

social media

digital communications

content development

editorial judgment

social analytics

content calendar

audience engagement

arlington va

aerovironment

corporate communications

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• paid holiday shutdown.

Why this role

The role includes real-time social coverage at trade shows, demonstrations, media engagements, and company events.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.