JR. WRITER Job at Vistant in Aberdeen Proving Ground

The responsibilities of this position include:
Create and curate the editorial content necessary for the APG and CECOM Army.mil websites, the installation quarterly magazine, and the CECOM Dash. This content includes, but is not limited to news and feature stories, personnel profiles and Q&As. The contractor will ensure publications include the following disclaimer: The appearance of advertising does not
imply endorsement by the U.S. Army or the Department of Defense.
Take or curate the photographs and associated captions necessary to accompany the editorial content; supply access to a stock photography service. When needed, create graphics and illustrations to accompany editorial content.
Create and curate the editorial content necessary for the APG and CECOM websites. This content includes, but is not limited to, news stories, features, profiles, photographs, videos, and other multimedia products
Capture or curate the photographs, video footage, and audio footage necessary to accompany the editorial content of the APG and CECOM websites. Supply access to a stock photography service.
Write the social media posts necessary to promote editorial content on Aberdeen Proving Ground and U.S. Army Communications-Electrons Command social media platforms. The contractor shall create content specifically for APG and CECOM social media pages.
Create the design and layout necessary for the APG and CECOM publications using Adobe software products. Follow local design standards and branding guidelines as outlined by the APG PAO.

Meet all deadlines outlined by APG PAO.

Education: Bachelor's degree (Mass Communications, Journalism or related field preferred (2 additional years of work
experience in journalism can be substituted for a degree)

Qualifications: 8 years of applicable experience in researching, writing, and reporting news stories for newspaper, website, or social media reporting venues.

Special Knowledge: Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people, from children to senior military leaders. Able to write and report accurately and meet weekly deadlines.

Familiar with using Microsoft Office Suite, newspaper production software, taking and editing photos with a digital camera, and producing media content in Associated Press (AP) Stylebook standards.

Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth environment.

Customer Service driven towards all external and internal customers.

Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company/employee information

Place of performance: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Security Clearance Requirements: N/A

Travel Requirements: limited local travel

Salary range:

$24.04-$28.85/hour

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Vistant considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

At Vistant, we invest in our team members so you can live your best life professionally and personally. As a result, we offer benefits packages which mirror our purpose for all who bring their unique strengths and characteristics to our diverse teams and projects. These offerings include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, retirement plans with employer match and immediate vesting, generous leave programs to include vacation, sick and holiday leave, education and professional development assistance, amongst others.

Legal Disclaimers Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility.

Vistant participates in E-Verify.

Vistant requires eligibility to work with the federal government as an employment requirement. Applicants may be subject to SAM.GOV exclusion checks as part of the evaluation process.

Vistant provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Vistant is an EEO employer -M/F/Vets/Disabled Telework/Remote Work policies are contingent upon client needs and staffing requirements and are subject to change.

Applicants with disabilities may contact the Human Capital Team via telephone, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange accommodation. If you need aid to accommodate a disability, you may request accommodation at any time. Please contact the Human Capital Team at HC@vistantco.com or (301) 719-2381.

Please note: Updates on applications or the general Recruiting process should reach out to recruiting@vistantco.com.