Digital Media Content Producer - Aviation Writer

Digital Media Content Producer - Aviation Writer

The digital media content producer conceives, reports, researches, and writes a high volume of articles, primarily for AOPA ePilot and Flight Training newsletters, and operates effectively across formats, including online, print, audio, video, and social media. Coverage is tailored to address the concerns of AOPA members and younger audiences. The digital media content producer seeks to use audience members' feedback as a guide toward future topics for AOPA publications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Writing (50 %)

• Creates news and feature articles, both assigned and pitched, for AOPA ePilot, Flight Training, and other digital and print publications. Responsible for producing 100 or more bylined articles per year.
• Uses tried-and-true newswriting and storytelling techniques to engage and inform readers.
• Supports and advances the strategic goals of AOPA, its members, and the wider general aviation community.
• Engages the next generation of pilots by utilizing the latest media trends and methods, including social media and action cameras. Appears on camera and delivers voice-overs as needed.

Reporting (25 %)

Generating story ideas (15 %)

Planning, editing, and production (10 %)

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position works in an office setting.

Typical working hours are 8 : 30 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with a one-hour lunch break.

Generally, a climate-controlled environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions when attending aviation-related events, including exposure to higher altitudes and confined spaces if in a general aviation aircraft.

This position requires some travel, up to 20 percent of the time, to various general aviation or industry-related events. Travel is by aircraft (general aviation and commercial) and by road or public transit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position are typical of a standard office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The salary range for this position is : $68,000 - $75,000, depending on education and experience.

BENEFIT INFORMATION :

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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