Editor/Content Producer

Summary:

In this multi-faceted role, the incumbent is responsible for creating a high-volume of general aviation-related content across all AOPA media channels. This includes print, online, video, podcasts, and social media channels. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented work environment and is exceptional at producing quality content for the right medium.

Responsibilities:

• Create fun, inspirational, and educational content about the people, aircraft, and airports that make general aviation so appealing to current and prospective members.
  • Write and deliver stories daily, weekly, and monthly for various publications and outlets.
  • Collaborate with video and photography teams on multimedia content as needed.
• Report on and write about industry developments for online, social media, and print consumption utilizing knowledge and information gained through research and interviews.
• Deepen our connection with members through outstanding and engaging stories for AOPA’s magazines and website by leveraging standard journalistic reporting methods (ex. research, interviews, observation, fly in a wide range of general aviation aircraft to convey the experience to pilots, etc.
• Reach the next generation of pilots by utilizing the latest media trends and practices, including social media and action cameras.
  • Understand the fluid and changing dynamics of social media to effectively engage with diverse demographics.
  • Be conversant in established, recent, and upcoming social media platforms to effectively share content leveraging one’s own social media presence.
  • Apply knowledge and understanding of action cameras to effectively partner with others to ensure proper placement and capturing of relevant video.
• Edit text and layouts.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required. Major in English or journalism preferred.
• Minimum of three years of multi-channel media experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work on deadline.
• Ability to learn and work in content management systems

Preferred Experience

• Private pilot certificate.
• Aviation experience, including knowledge about using general aviation aircraft on personal and business missions.