Communications Multimedia Specialist

White Pine Innovations is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

White Pine Innovations is seeking a Communications Multimedia Specialist to support the Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU) in Arlington, VA. The Communications Multimedia Specialist will provide professional support with editing, design, and digital media to create impactful content for academic, executive, and public audiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Transform academic, instructional, and strategic content into multimedia products by editing, formatting, and preparing materials for digital/print distribution in accordance with DSCU and DoD standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, leadership, and Public Affairs to conceptualize and produce multimedia content that supports institutional goals, enhances stakeholder engagement, and aligns with DSCU's strategic communication objectives.
• Utilizes skills and expertise in appropriate design packages such as in Photoshop, In Design, and After Effects.
• Capture and edit professional-grade photography and videography for events, publications, and digital platforms, ensuring compliance with OPSEC guidelines.
• Manage digital asset libraries and historical archives, implementing effective file organization, version control, and metadata tagging
• Research and recommend emerging technologies and innovative multimedia solutions to enhance DSCU's visual communication capabilities and improve user engagement across platforms.
• Serve as a content creator and editor for DSCU communication materials, products, and platforms. Edit and write according to Associate Press styling.
• Research, create, and edit internal and external informational materials and content for all DSCU components/divisions. Provide assistance with print and digital media administration (website, DVIDS, factsheets, social media, photo captions and newsletters, etc.). All materials must be approved by the DSCU PA specialist prior to release.
• Make strategic communication program innovation recommendations to the DSCU PA specialist and DSCU Strategic Communication team.
• Provide internal and external strategic engagement and outreach.
• Create and maintain a DSCU social media calendar. Assess DSCU social media impact and provide recommendations.
• Assist with executive writing and editing, and the standardization of DSCU collateral and communication materials.
• Collaborate with DSCU Graphic Artist and Visual Information Specialist to create strategic communication and DSCU event products.
• Maintain expert understanding of AP Style and DOD PA related instructions, regulations, and platforms, especially DVIDS.
• Assist with processes around, and coordination and tracking of DSCU external speaking and events engagements.
• Facilitate DSCU faculty publication SPR process using SharePoint.
• Assist with records management plans and implantation of strategic communication products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in visual information services, media graphics, editorial support, or related multimedia production roles, preferably within a government or academic environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
• Experience in digital photography and videography, including studio and field production, with the ability to edit and prepare media for internal and external communications.
• Strong editorial skills, including copyediting, proofreading, and formatting of academic and instructional materials in alignment with DoD Writing Style Guide
• Active SECRET security clearance.

Security Clearance/ Background Investigation Level: Active Secret Clearance

Certifications: N/A

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.

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