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Web Editor Job at Alutiiq in Arlington

Alutiiq, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201

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Alutiiq Solutions, LLC is seeking a skilled Web Editor to support the National Guard Bureau Office of Public Affairs in Arlington, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong news judgment, the ability to edit highly technical stories to ensure they are accessible to a general public audience, and the capacity to write compelling stories under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

  1. Curate, edit and publish daily print stories and still images on the National Guard’s public website.
  2. Curate and publish completed video products as supplementary materials to print stories and other sections of the National Guard website.
  3. Select special topic microsite content as needed for microsite creation by the digital team to highlight breaking news or high-priority topics.
  4. Apply sound news judgment and senior leader priorities to prioritize and highlight key content for digital platforms, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and engagement.
  5. Transform complex, technical material into content that is understandable and engaging for a general audience.
  6. Write and update news stories under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
  7. Collaborate with internal and external content producers to maintain consistency in organizational voice, tone and quality across digital platforms.
  8. Distribute emails to key audiences spotlighting stories published.
  9. Ensure adherence to internal NGB, DOD and Associated Press Style guidelines and requirements for security, accuracy, propriety and policy.

Typical Pay/Range:

$105,000 to $115,000 Yearly

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field.
  2. Proven experience in digital editing, preferably in a news environment, with expert level understanding of AP Style Book.
  3. Exceptional editing and writing skills with attention to detail.
  4. Strong news judgment and familiarity with current events.
  5. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  6. Proficiency in content management systems and digital publishing tools.

Preferred Qualifications or Skills:

  1. Ability to perform work using Windows and Macintosh platforms.
  2. Expertise using MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.
  3. Experience using AFPIMS and Army CORE Content Management Systems a bonus.
  4. In depth knowledge and understanding of crafting social media posts to highlight news stories, photos and videos.
  5. Knowledge of Section 508 and accessibility issues.
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