American Enterprise
Media Relations Assistant, Foreign and Defense Policy
American Enterprise, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
AEI seeks a full-time, in-person media relations assistant to promote AEI scholars and their work in national security and foreign and defense policy. The anticipated start date for this position is October 2025. The media relations assistant reports to the director of media relations. Responsibilities
Promote AEI’s Foreign and Defense Policy (FDP) scholars and their work to selected members of the media, including print and online journalists; beat reporters; columnists; reporters and editors for trade publications, wire services, and national news bureaus; TV and radio hosts; correspondents; producers; and foreign outlets. Integrate FDP scholars and their work into the national conversation by monitoring current events and news coverage of foreign policy, defense issues, and national security; pitch scholars’ work to reporters and broadcast journalists; coordinate the resulting interviews; and track all print, television, radio, and online coverage and commentary. Distill scholars’ work, which often discusses complex policy issues, into shorter formats that members of the media can easily digest. Build relationships with all FDP scholars and identify general publicity goals (including a list of targeted media outlets). For each long-term project, promote books, reports, and events. Arrange media briefings and dinners between AEI scholars and journalists. Serve as the primary point of contact for media requests involving AEI scholars who specialize in national security and foreign and defense policy. Draft press pitches and releases about FDP scholars and their work. Edit op-eds and other commentary, and submit them on scholars’ behalf. Arrange TV and radio interviews of FDP scholars. Brainstorm and execute major promotional efforts for special publications and projects by coordinating with other members of the communications team (including in the Design, Digital Strategy, and Video departments). Work with AEI’s Critical Threats Project on strategies for promoting the project’s research. Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in international relations, history, English, or political science is preferred. 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience; internship experience strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well on a team; an interest in current events and major policy debates; an understanding of news media needs and what defines news; an interest in and knowledge of the legislative process; assertiveness, creativity, and confidence in pitching AEI scholars and their work to the media; the ability to think strategically and plan comprehensive media and marketing campaigns; and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). Experience with HubSpot, Marketo (or similar email marketing platform), Salesforce, and SharePoint, and familiarity with Chicago style are pluses. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with AEI scholars and well-known media figures; existing media contacts are a plus. Experience in a Washington, DC newsroom or press office is a plus, as is focus on national security or foreign and defense policy studies. Understanding of the social media landscape and knowledge of TV studio equipment are additional pluses. Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage with a health savings account; a medical and dependent care flexible spending account; a tuition assistance program up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12 percent contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, see the full summary of benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/. Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; the candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees. Location
Washington, DC
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AEI seeks a full-time, in-person media relations assistant to promote AEI scholars and their work in national security and foreign and defense policy. The anticipated start date for this position is October 2025. The media relations assistant reports to the director of media relations. Responsibilities
Promote AEI’s Foreign and Defense Policy (FDP) scholars and their work to selected members of the media, including print and online journalists; beat reporters; columnists; reporters and editors for trade publications, wire services, and national news bureaus; TV and radio hosts; correspondents; producers; and foreign outlets. Integrate FDP scholars and their work into the national conversation by monitoring current events and news coverage of foreign policy, defense issues, and national security; pitch scholars’ work to reporters and broadcast journalists; coordinate the resulting interviews; and track all print, television, radio, and online coverage and commentary. Distill scholars’ work, which often discusses complex policy issues, into shorter formats that members of the media can easily digest. Build relationships with all FDP scholars and identify general publicity goals (including a list of targeted media outlets). For each long-term project, promote books, reports, and events. Arrange media briefings and dinners between AEI scholars and journalists. Serve as the primary point of contact for media requests involving AEI scholars who specialize in national security and foreign and defense policy. Draft press pitches and releases about FDP scholars and their work. Edit op-eds and other commentary, and submit them on scholars’ behalf. Arrange TV and radio interviews of FDP scholars. Brainstorm and execute major promotional efforts for special publications and projects by coordinating with other members of the communications team (including in the Design, Digital Strategy, and Video departments). Work with AEI’s Critical Threats Project on strategies for promoting the project’s research. Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in international relations, history, English, or political science is preferred. 0–2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience; internship experience strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work well on a team; an interest in current events and major policy debates; an understanding of news media needs and what defines news; an interest in and knowledge of the legislative process; assertiveness, creativity, and confidence in pitching AEI scholars and their work to the media; the ability to think strategically and plan comprehensive media and marketing campaigns; and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word). Experience with HubSpot, Marketo (or similar email marketing platform), Salesforce, and SharePoint, and familiarity with Chicago style are pluses. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with AEI scholars and well-known media figures; existing media contacts are a plus. Experience in a Washington, DC newsroom or press office is a plus, as is focus on national security or foreign and defense policy studies. Understanding of the social media landscape and knowledge of TV studio equipment are additional pluses. Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage with a health savings account; a medical and dependent care flexible spending account; a tuition assistance program up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 12 percent contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, see the full summary of benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/. Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; the candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees. Location
Washington, DC
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