Media Support Specialist

Media Support Specialist

Contract

Summary:

Applied Training Solutions' Media Support Specialists will assist with on-site and remote training and exercise support for communications and public affairs practitioners.

Job Duties:

1) Media Emulation SME

a. Exercise Design and Execution

• Work closely with the client/exercise design team to design media and multi-media injects that are realistic and valuable for the training audience by leveraging experience and knowledge of best practices within the public affairs arena.
• Be the on-site media and multi-media subject matter expert to advise on dynamic media injects, media role playing, social media content and any additional ad-hoc media requests.

b. Media Emulation Content

• Broadcast products: Create news broadcasts, public service announcements and all other video products for exercise scenarios. This includes meeting with the client/exercise design team to come up with production concepts, writing broadcast scripts, shooting video for interviews and b-roll, and post-production/editing to create the final product.
• Radio products: Scripting and recording radio news stories, public service announcements or other radio products to support exercise scenarios based on the client's/exercise design team's guidance and vision. This will also include postproduction/editing for the final product.
• Print News Media: Write news and op/ed stories in support of the exercise scenario based on the client's/exercise design team's guidance and vision. This will also include sourcing appropriate accompanying photos for each news story.
• Social Media: Create dynamic and static social media content for all platforms included in an exercise including blogging, micro-blogging, video sharing and traditional social media emulation tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in social media, marketing, public affairs or other communications fields.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier, Bridge, Lightroom, Illustrator) and Canva; knowledge of HTML and graphic design
• Proficient in MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, GBP, Hootsuite, TikTok, Reddit, etc.
• Self-starter, positive attitude, detail and partner-oriented with good time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, creativity, interpersonal skills, communication and problem-solving skills
• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting emergency management programs
• Public Affairs Qualification Course (DoD, FEMA Master Public Information Officer Program, or equivalent)
• DHS FEMA In-Person Courses E/L0105 Public Information Basics and E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premier, Bridge, Lightroom, Illustrator) and Canva; knowledge of HTML and graphic design

Other Requirements:

US Citizenship required for this Position: Yes

Performance Location: Numerous locations for exercise planning and execution; otherwise remote

Travel Required: Yes, 50%

Working Environment:

The usual daily work conditions will either be on-site for exercise planning meetings and execution or remotely from home. The job requires occasional lifting of computer and other equipment, generally not in excess of 30 lbs., usually in connection with equipment transport to off-site locations for exercise events. Additional physical requirements include: standing for periods of time exceeding one hour, crawl under or over office furniture, and sit for periods of time exceeding two hours. The exercise support staff typically travels with a high degree of frequency which is determined by the need of the company to fulfill contract requirements. Travel to training exercise locations regularly includes CONUS and its territories. Exercise duty may include extended work periods beyond 12 hours; air travel in excess of 18 hours on a single aircraft; outdoor working conditions; and driving for extended periods to work sites.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is a leading simulations company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions to government and commercial customers.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.