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Washington, DC
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description
MEC Energy Services
Duties and Responsibilities:
Education
Experience
Special Knowledge / Skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drafts and proposes an integrated digital strategy and content calendar for the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and affiliated bureaus (CDP, EEB, OES, OCE), for government review and approval.
- Develops platform-specific content strategies (e.g., X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube/short-form video) tailored to each bureau’s mission and audience, for government sign-off prior to execution.
- Produces and proposes visual storytelling assets — graphics, short-form video, infographics, photo packages, and motion content — translating complex economic, cyber, and environmental/scientific policy into compelling, accessible narratives for government review.
- Drafts copy and creative concepts for social media posts, campaigns, and multimedia products in consultation with front-office and bureau public affairs staff, for government approval prior to posting.
- Maintains and proposes updates to public-facing website content and structure for the Under Secretary and affiliated bureaus (CDP, EEB, OES, OCE), including page copy, layout, embedded multimedia, navigation, and content management system (CMS) administration, for government review and approval prior to publishing.
- Monitors platform performance and audience analytics, and prepares regular reporting with data-driven recommendations on content strategy, format, and cadence for government decision-makers.
- Supports digital campaign planning around major announcements, principal travel, and high-visibility events, preparing content packages and publishing timelines for government direction.
- Recommends approaches to brand consistency and visual identity across the Under Secretary’s portfolio and component bureaus, for government determination.
- Tracks emerging platform trends, formats, and digital engagement best practices, and advises government leadership on opportunities to adapt strategy accordingly.
- Coordinates with bureau-level digital and public affairs points of contact to align content production schedules and maintain a consistent cross-bureau publishing rhythm, under government direction.
- Supports rapid-response digital content needs during breaking news or high-tempo news cycles, preparing draft assets and options for expedited government review.
- The Contractor shall provide press duty coverage to support urgent press and media requirements outside normal business hours. Press duty coverage consists of on-call availability from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weeknights and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends and U.S. federal holidays, as assigned. During press duty coverage, the designated Contractor shall remain reachable and available to respond to urgent press and media requirements within the assigned portfolio. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor significant media developments, breaking news, and other developments relevant to the assigned portfolio;
- Receive and respond to urgent media inquiries and requests;
- Assess and escalate significant or time-sensitive media issues to the appropriate Government officials;
- Develop draft press responses, statements, guidance, talking points, or other public information as required;
- Coordinate with relevant Government offices and stakeholders to support timely review and clearance;
- Disseminate cleared information and responses to media and other appropriate audiences; and
- Document and communicate significant issues, actions taken, and outstanding matters for follow-up during normal business hours,
- Press duty is an on-call requirement and does not, by itself, require continuous active work throughout the coverage period. When an urgent requirement arises, the Contractor shall respond promptly and remain available for the duration necessary to complete the assigned task. Specific press duty assignments will be made by the GTM or designated Government official based on operational requirements and the Contractor’s assigned portfolio.
- Any work performed during press duty coverage shall be subject to the applicable contract terms governing labor hours and overtime, including any required Government authorization or advance approval.
- SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in digital strategy, social media management, content strategy, or digital marketing.
- Demonstrated experience building and executing digital/social media strategy for a government agency, major brand, media organization, or high-visibility public-facing entity.
- Demonstrated portfolio of visual storytelling work — graphic design, video production/editing, motion graphics, or photography — showing ability to translate complex or technical subject matter into engaging visual content.
- Experience managing multi-platform content calendars and coordinating content production across multiple teams or stakeholders.
- Experience using audience analytics and platform performance data to inform and adjust content strategy.
- Experience supporting rapid-response or high-tempo content production during breaking news, live events, or principal travel.
- Experience communicating on international economic, cyber/digital, environmental/scientific, or foreign policy issues preferred.
Special Knowledge / Skills
- Working knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs, with familiarity with issues within the purview of the Under Secretary for Economic Affairs and its bureaus — EEB (trade, energy, sanctions, economic statecraft), OES (oceans, environment, science, polar affairs), CDP (cyberspace and digital policy), and OCE (economic analysis) — sufficient to translate policy content into public-facing digital narratives.
- Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) or equivalent design/video editing tools.
- Proficiency with social media management and scheduling platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or equivalent) and native platform analytics dashboards.
- Strong understanding of platform-specific content formats, algorithms, and audience behavior across major social media channels.
- Excellent visual and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to maintain brand and voice consistency across a large, multi-bureau portfolio.
- Ability to work effectively under time pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal guidance.
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