Social Media Manager

Breaking Barriers Together – Lead Our Social Media Voice

We need a visionary Social Media Manager to amplify how the aerospace community connects, collaborates, and creates the future.

Your Mission

Lead social media strategy that breaks through the noise. From aviation to R&D to outer space, you’ll:

Craft content that inspires

Manage campaigns that convert

Build partnerships that unite industry, academia, and government

Like the aviation and space pioneers who created this industry, you’ll help AIAA continue to break barriers—fostering growth of our highly engaged 200K audience, driving technological advancements in our community, and inspiring the next generation of aerospace professionals.

You Bring

3–5+ years dominating social platforms

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Crisp copywriting

A creative mind that thinks in trends and translates them into engagement

Plus

Video editing chops (CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite)

Graphics experience (Canva)

Paid media expertise (LinkedIn, Meta, TikTok)

Data reporting/analytics skills on campaign performance (Meltwater, Sprout Social)

We Offer

The chance to work at the intersection of cutting-edge aerospace and digital storytelling

Collaboration with industry leaders, influencers, and innovators

A role where your creativity directly impacts the profession’s future

Our Dynamic Work Environment & Competitive Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement

403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% 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)

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, space, and defense by fostering connections between industry, academia, and government. To learn more, visit www.aiaa.org
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AIAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Ready to shape the future? Apply now at aiaa.org/careers

Pre-employment screening, including background checks and credential verification, may be required.