Job description

Under the supervision of the PMCG Senior Program Manager, the Jr. Writer will support the CECOM C51SR at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).

The Jr. Writer shall create and curate the content necessary for the weekly publication of the APG News newsletter and its website, as outlined by the APG Public Affairs Office (PAO). The CECOM Commander or the PAO will provide oversight and final approval authority for all APG NEWS content created. The Jr. Writer shall not publish any content without obtaining final approval authority.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Create and curate the editorial content necessary for the APG NEWS website and APG News newsletter as well as the CECOM Dash. This content includes, but is not limited to: news and feature stories, personnel profiles and Q&As. The contractor will ensure each page of the APG NEWS website includes the following disclaimer: “The appearance of advertising on this webpage 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 of the weekly publication of the APG NEWS. Supply access to a stock photography service, and when needed, create graphics and illustrations for the APG NEWS.
• Create and curate the editorial content necessary for the APG NEWS website. 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 NEWS website. Supply access to a stock photography service.
• Write the social media posts necessary to promote APG NEWS editorial content on Aberdeen Proving Ground and U.S. Army Communications-Electrons Command social media platforms. Create content specifically for APG and CECOM social media pages that may or may not appear in the print or digital version of the APG NEWS.
• Create the webpage design and layout necessary for the weekly publication of the APG NEWS newsletter, and special editions. Follow APG NEWS page design standards and branding guidelines.
• Meet all deadlines outlined by APG PAO.

Job Requirements:

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)

Clearance: N/A

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.

Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

In order to ensure the health and safety of PMCG's employees and families, all employees are required to receive vaccinations as determined by the President’s Executive Order No. 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, issued on September 9, 2021 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors, which require COVID-19 vaccinations for all PMCG employees regardless of work location unless a medical or religious accommodation is granted by PMCG. PMCG requires all newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks after the employee receives the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine or the second dose of the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines) or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by December 8, 2021 or by their start date if it is after December 8th, 2021.

PM Consulting Group 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.

PM Consulting Group LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aberdeen, MD 21001: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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