Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize content across all major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, Rumble, Truth Social, and emerging platforms) to ensure consistent branding and audience engagement.
• Capture high-quality photos and shoot videos during events, press briefings, and other departmental activities.
• Edit videos using Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Premiere Pro, After Effects) to create polished, professional content for social media distribution.
• Design and produce eye-catching social media graphics using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and maintain the content calendar, including brainstorming ideas, scheduling posts, and analyzing performance metrics.
• Monitor social media trends, respond to audience interactions, and provide real-time support during crises or high-visibility events.
• Assist in developing strategies to increase follower growth, engagement rates, and overall digital presence while adhering to security and compliance guidelines.
• Analyze social media data and metrics to identify trends, measure campaign effectiveness, and inform future strategies.
• Work closely with other public affairs team members, subject matter experts, and leadership to ensure consistent and accurate messaging.
• Provide on-call support for nights and weekends on a rotational basis with the team, ensuring 24/7 coverage for time-sensitive communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven expertise with current social media platforms, including analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or platform-native insights).
• Proficiency in photography and videography, with hands-on experience using professional cameras and equipment.
• Advanced skills in video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe tools.
• Experience creating social media graphics and visual content.
• Strong organizational skills for assisting with content calendar planning.
• Ability to work in a secure, government environment; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for security clearance (Public Trust) are required.
• Core hours: 0800–1600 (8:00 AM–4:00 PM), Monday through Friday.
• On-call support is required for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis with the team.

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in social media management, preferably in marketing, communications, public affairs, government, or military settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and storytelling.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.