Public Relations Specialist, Media Intelligence

Job overview

The Public Relations Specialist, Media Intelligence role is onsite in Arlington, VA. The stated annual salary range is $93,000–$141,750. The position supports media relations, news monitoring, rapid-response communications, and proactive storytelling across AeroVironment. The specialist tracks relevant news and identifies opportunities for media engagement, helping the communications team develop clear messaging and plans around company programs, announcements, executive travel, and external events. The role also provides media intelligence and research to support communications leaders.

What you'll do

• Monitor national security, defense, aerospace, technology, policy, and business news
• identify opportunities for proactive media engagement
• develop media pitches, reporter lists, background materials, and research
• assist with messaging, talking points, Q&As, and briefing materials
• track coverage and trends
• support press releases, media logistics, executive travel, events, and rapid-response communications
• prepare media intelligence reports and summaries.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public relations

media intelligence

media relations

arlington va

aerovironment

news monitoring

rapid response

media pitches

defense communications

crisis communications

$93,000–$141,750/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Focuses on media intelligence and communications in national security, defense, aerospace, and technology news environments.

About the employer

AeroVironment is hiring for this role. Industry: Public Relations Agencies. Sector: 54.