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VMD Corp · 1 week ago

Social Media Writer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

VMD Corp, now part of Xcelerate Solutions, is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities and fostering career growth. In the Social Media Writer role, you will draft engaging posts for NSF’s official channels while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and SEO principles.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Apply SEO and AEO principles where appropriate

Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards

Qualification

Social media writingSEO principlesAEO principlesSocial media management systemsFederal communication complianceJournalism degreeScience communication degreeWriting samplesContent marketing certificationDigital storytelling certificateSocial media marketing certificate

Required

Minimum 5 years writing for social media platforms, with a minimum of 3 years writing for science-focused organizations

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

Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5

Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust

Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred

Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred)

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)

Desired Certification and Training: Social Media Marketing or Strategy Certificate, Content Marketing Certification, Digital Storytelling Certificate. SEO Certification

Company

VMD Corp

About VMD VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, is a leading defense and national security company, delivering integrated solutions in enterprise security, strategic consulting, and digital transformation.

Founded in 2002

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees