Content Development Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Content Development and Digital Media Specialist to lead our content creation, editorial review and digital platform maintenance initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the development, management, and optimization of engaging digital content across multiple platforms. Your expertise will support our Strategic Communications Team for our federal client at DoW.

Primary Focus Executes end-to-end content creation, editorial review, digital platform management, visual collateral development, and brand maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

● Content Creation: Develops written materials tailored to target audiences, including articles, blog posts, website copy, annual reports, and marketing content.

● Editorial Review: Conducts editing and proofreading for grammar, punctuation, and style consistency to uphold organizational brand standards.

● Content Strategy & Planning: Builds content calendars, sets production schedules, incorporates stakeholder feedback, and analyzes metrics to optimize audience engagement.

● Digital & Website Management: Serves as the alternate manager for the Website Content Management System (CMS) and handles social media posting.

● Graphics & Brand Materials: Creates collateral production, including business cards, challenge coins, and event materials.

● Administrative Content Support: Drafts and updates team biographies, maintains content databases, and ensures production timelines are met on aggressive schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content development or digital marketing roles with a strong portfolio demonstrating diverse content formats.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), WordPress, HTML/CSS coding skills for website management.
• Deep understanding of content strategy, SEO techniques, web analytics reporting (Google Analytics), and content performance analytics.
• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling skills with an ability to craft compelling narratives tailored for various audiences.
• Experience with social media management tools and social media marketing strategies across multiple platforms.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional collaboration effectively.
• Federal Government Marketing experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to obtain and retain

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Content creation: 3 years (Required)
• Digital Media: 3 years (Required)
• Editorial Review: 3 years (Required)
• Content Strategy: 3 years (Required)
• Graphics and Branding: 3 years (Required)
• Federal Agency: 3 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Arlington, VA 22202 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington, VA 22202

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000