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The collective voice of architects is essential, and our work drives positive change through the power of design.\nEach one of us at AIA is a leader committed to demonstrating our mission and values and designing a better future for our country and planet. Even in times of change, AIA's values remain constant:\nWe stand for equity and human rights\nWe stand for architecture that strengthens our communities\nWe stand for a sustainable future\nWe stand for protecting communities from the impacts of climate change\nWe stand for economic opportunity\nWe stand for investing in the future\nWe speak up, and policymakers listen\nThe American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, is building a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better built environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of the profession of architecture and the world's prosperity, health, and future.\nJob Summary\nReporting to the Sr. Manager, Digital Content, the Specialist helps create, publish, and optimize content across AIA’s growing portfolio of digital media channels. This role blends creative storytelling with strong content operations, supporting everything from newsletters and editorial features to social media, website content, podcasts, videos, and other digital products.\nWorking as part of a collaborative Digital Content team curating AIA Media, the specialist partners with across the Strategic Communications team to develop engaging content, maintain publishing workflows, and ensure content is delivered accurately, consistently, and on schedule.\nJob Duties\nCreate engaging content that supports AIA’s social media channels, newsletters, editorial products, website, email campaigns, podcasts, and other digital platforms.\nWrite, edit, format, and package content for multiple digital channels, ensuring it is optimized for each audience and platform.\nDevelop graphics, photography, visual assets, and occasional multimedia content that enhances storytelling.\nIdentify opportunities to repurpose content across AIA’s digital ecosystem to maximize audience reach and engagement.\nMaintain AIA’s editorial voice, brand standards, and accessibility requirements across all content.\nCoordinate the publishing of content across websites, newsletters, social media, email platforms, and other digital channels.\nUpload, format, proofread, and schedule content using content management systems, email marketing platforms, and social publishing tools.\nSupport the production of AIA newsletters by formatting content, selecting images, conducting quality assurance reviews, and preparing content for distribution.\nMaintain editorial calendars and assist with project tracking to help keep content initiatives organized and on schedule.\nOrganize digital assets, maintain content libraries, and support file management and metadata best practices.\nEnsure published content meets quality, accessibility, and brand standards before release.\nCollaborate with the editorial team to package stories for digital audiences and enhance content with visuals and 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audience engagement, and overall content strategy.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nFrequent contacts\nSenior Manager, Digital Content\nDigital Content team\nStrategic Communications team\nEditorial team\nColleagues across communications, advocacy, membership, education, marketing, and events\nQualifications\n1-3 years of experience in content writing, editing, proofreading, digital publishing, communications, or a related field.\nStrong writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail.\nExperience creating and adapting content for websites, newsletters, email communications, and social media.\nFamiliarity with content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and social media publishing tools.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.\nExperience supporting website content updates and digital publishing workflows.\nBasic photography, graphic, or multimedia editing 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