Communications Multimedia Specialist

Seneca Holdings • Arlington, VA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

White Pine Innovations is seeking a Communications Multimedia Specialist to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) in Arlington, VA. The Communications Multimedia Specialist will provide professional support with editing, design, and digital media to create impactful content for academic, executive, and public audiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in visual information services, media graphics, editorial support, or related multimedia production roles, preferably within a government or academic environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
• Experience in digital photography and videography, including studio and field production, with the ability to edit and prepare media for internal and external communications.
• Strong editorial skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and formatting of academic and instructional materials in alignment with DoD Writing Style Guide
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Transform academic, instructional, and strategic content into multimedia products by editing, formatting, and preparing materials for digital/print distribution in accordance with DSCU and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, leadership, and Public Affairs to conceptualize and produce multimedia content that supports institutional goals, enhances stakeholder engagement, and aligns with DSCU’s strategic communication objectives.
• Utilizes skills and expertise in appropriate design packages such as in Photoshop, In Design, and After Effects.
• Capture and edit professional-grade photography and videography for events, publications, and digital platforms, ensuring compliance with OPSEC guidelines.
• Manage digital asset libraries and historical archives, implementing effective file organization, version control, and metadata tagging
• Research and recommend emerging technologies and innovative multimedia solutions to enhance DSCU’s visual communication capabilities and improve user engagement across platforms.
• Serve as a content creator and editor for DSCU communication materials, products, and platforms. Edit and write according to Associate Press styling.
• Research, create, and edit internal and external informational materials and content for all DSCU components/divisions. Provide assistance with print and digital media administration (website, DVIDS, factsheets, social media, photo captions and newsletters, etc.). All materials must be approved by the DSCU PA specialist prior to release.
• Make strategic communication program innovation recommendations to the DSCU PA specialist and DSCU Strategic Communication team.
• Provide internal and external strategic engagement and outreach.
• Create and maintain a DSCU social media calendar. Assess DSCU social media impact and provide recommendations.
• Assist with executive writing and editing, and the standardization of DSCU collateral and communication materials.
• Collaborate with DSCU Graphic Artist and Visual Information Specialist to create strategic communication and DSCU event products.
• Maintain expert understanding of AP Style and DOD PA related instructions, regulations, and platforms, especially DVIDS.
• Assist with processes around, and coordination and tracking of DSCU external speaking and events engagements.
• Facilitate DSCU faculty publication SPR process using SharePoint.
• Assist with records management plans and implantation of strategic communication products.

Benefits

• We provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.
• Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees