Social Media Writer

At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

In this Social Media Writer role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Draft engaging and accurate posts for NSF’s official channels, collaborating with multimedia staff on storytelling and message development, and applying search engine and answer engine optimization principles where appropriate. All social content will be accessible, compliant, and aligned with NSF messaging and communications objectives.
• Apply SEO and AEO principles where appropriate.
• Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years writing for social media platforms, with a minimum of 3 years writing for science-focused organizations.
• Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
• Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
• Experience using social media management systems, such as Cision, for scheduling content.
• Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of SEO and AEO principles.
• Submit 2 writing samples.
  
  

Basic Qualifiers:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree preferred in Science Communication, Strategic or Digital Communications, Technical or Professional Writing, Public Policy Communications, Journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
• Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
• Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5
• Desired Certification and Training: Social Media Marketing or Strategy Certificate, Content Marketing Certification, Digital Storytelling Certificate. SEO Certification
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust
• Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  
  

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Travel: Some (between 10-25%)
• Telecommute Options: On site. Ability to work core hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  
  

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.