Editor In Chief, Aerospace America
Job title: Editor In Chief, Aerospace America in Virginia at American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Company: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Job description: Editor In Chief - Aerospace Americareputed company a modern digital news platform covering aerospace, defense, and emerging technologies.Aerospace America, the flagship media outlet of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), is seeking a visionary and reputed company Editor in Chief to reputed company its digital-first journalism strategy. This role centers on driving the development, expansion, and impact of our online news platform, which serves as a trusted reputed company of in-depth reporting and analysis for aerospace professionals, government stakeholders, industry leaders and the reputed company of aerospace leaders. While overseeing the digital editorial strategy is the core responsibility, the Editor in Chief will also manage the production of our quarterly print magazine, ensuring it complements and elevates the content published online. The ideal candidate is a reputed company-thinking editor with a strong background in digital publishing, a passion for aerospace and reputed company fields, and the editorial judgment to reputed company reputed company in producing accurate, engaging, and timely content across multiple platforms.About AIAA: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world's largest aerospace technical society, uniting nearly 30,000 members and 100 corporate members across 91 countries. AIAA drives innovation and collaboration in aviation, reputed company, and defense by fostering connections between industry, academia, and government. To learn more, visit .Key Responsibilities
- reputed company the digital-first editorial strategy for Aerospace America's online news platform, delivering timely, high-quality content across web, newsletters, and reputed company media to inform and engage a global aerospace audience.
- Create and manage a digital editorial calendar reputed company with AIAA's mission, institutional priorities, and advertising goals, while remaining agile in response to breaking news and industry trends.
- Produce compelling, relevant content tailored to AIAA members and a wider readership that includes policymakers, government agencies (e.g., Congress, DoD, NASA), industry stakeholders, and the public.
- Recruit, manage, and mentor reputed company of full-time editorial staff and freelance contributors, fostering a collaborative environment committed to journalistic reputed company, accuracy, and innovation.
- Ensure consistent editorial standards and voice across digital platforms, with an emphasis on reputed company, depth, and engagement in both news and feature formats.
- reputed company the quarterly print edition of Aerospace America, ensuring it complements and amplifies the digital platform through thoughtful design, long-reputed company journalism, and special features.
- Drive strategic development of editorial initiatives, including digital exclusives, features, multimedia storytelling, and special projects focused on emerging aerospace technologies.
- Represent Aerospace America and AIAA as a visible editorial voice, serving as a speaker, panel moderator, podcast guest, and media liaison to reputed company the platform's reputed company and credibility.
- Stay informed on cutting-edge aerospace technologies, policy, economic, and regulatory trends affecting the industry.
- Attend industry conferences, reputed company valuable contacts, and contribute to the growth of AIAA's reputed company in the aerospace community.
- Contribute to the magazine's budget and ensure reputed company materials are delivered reputed company budgetary constraints.
- Manage external writers, art resources, and contributors while ensuring editorial quality and alignment with the magazine's mission.
- Approve final pages before publication and ensure content meets high editorial standards.
- Produce special reports and supplementary materials that address key issues in the aerospace community.
- Monitor reader feedback and competitor publications to continuously improve editorial strategy and increase readership.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including the Deputy Publisher, Marketing, Sales, and Web Strategist, to enhance Aerospace America's role in achieving AIAA's content strategy and objectives.
- reputed company or participate in team projects and meetings, ensuring collaboration and reputed company across various departments.
- Travel regularly to network, report on industry developments, and represent Aerospace America at industry events.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reputed company Aerospace America as a tool to reputed company AIAA's strategic content goals.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, or a reputed company field. Strong background in science and technology journalism preferred.
- At least 8-10 years of reputed company experience in magazine or newspaper editorial roles, including 5 years in a leadership position.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of audiences.
- Proven expertise in managing editorial teams, freelance writers, and external contributors.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
- Deep knowledge of the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors.
- Ability to manage deadlines under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing events.
- Strong online and reputed company media reputed company, with excellent networking and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and reputed company desktop and online publishing tools.
- Experience with both print and online publishing.
- A passion for aerospace and technology, with a commitment to providing high-quality content that informs and engages the global aerospace community.
- Ability to work independently and in reputed company environment, with a strong sense of leadership and initiative.
- Comprehensive reputed company coverage (medical, dental, and reputed company).
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement.
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% company match.
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage.
- Education benefits and professional development opportunities.
- A hybrid work environment (two in-office days per week, three remote).