Digital Content Designer

at  Akima

OVERVIEW

Tuvli, an Akima Company, is dedicated to providing our customers with superior, integrated technology and program support services and solutions. Our systems engineering, information technology, information assurance, program support and project management staff work closely with customers to ensure that our solutions are directly aligned with their business processes and desired program outcomes. We emphasize affordability, and delivering the best value for technology investments. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to innovation, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism or another related field); OR background in foreign affairs and/or international relations; OR prior U.S. federal government experience.
• Experience with graphic and digital design including creating any combination of graphics, print and digital media for one-pagers, posters, handouts, programs, fact sheets, reports, websites, social media platforms, and other products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media platforms and digital content best practices as well as experience in content creation and direct management of social media accounts.
• Extensive experience writing and editing for social media and a deep understanding of digital design principles.
• Extensive experience using content creation tools, social media management systems, and other digital technologies to develop, edit, and publish content online.
• Understanding of analytics tools and ability to review metrics to determine the performance of content and recommend solutions or modifications to content.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction from superiors, effectively work in a team environment, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytic, critical thinking, written and oral communication skills.
• Must have 2-3 years’ experience in digital graphic design and content creation, including experience with Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Selected applicant may assume the role under an interim clearance and/or while clearance process is underway.
• Active Secret clearance.

• Conceive of and create digital content that advances EAP/PD messaging objectives and can be used domestically as well as by public diplomacy practitioners in the field. Representative products include graphics, print and digital media for one-pagers, posters, handouts, programs, fact sheets, reports, websites, social media platforms, and other products.
• Develop, edit, publish, and distribute content for online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
• Conduct daily management of the EAP social media (Twitter) account – including creation/posting of original content, compilation/posting of existing content from official sources, monitoring/amplification of relevant content for department-wide flagship accounts and monitoring of EAP account analytics.
• Coordinate with departmental offices to ensure digital content supports State Department messaging priorities.
• Apply State Department branding guidelines in all work.
• Work under tight deadlines and efficiently adjust content based on real-time shifts in the messaging environment.
• Research, track, and analyze trends in social media content creation and relevant technologies to identify evolving audience preferences and content creation methods.