Online Media Content Manager

at  Spektrum

Spektrum have a wide range of exciting opportunities in several global locations.
We are always looking to add great new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.

WHO WE ARE SUPPORTING

The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance’s operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by:

• Training and Exercises
• Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations.
• Doctrine Development
• Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities.
• Operational Support
• Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.

The JWC supports NATO’s overall strategic objectives by ensuring that its forces are well-prepared and capable of responding to various global threats and challenges.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 4 years (in last 10 years) of military StratCom experience (as a service member or civilian) including media relations work
• Journalism and/or academic writing experience within past 8 years for real-world and/or military exercise publications indicating understanding of journalism standards and practices including adherence to Associated Press or similar style guidelines
• Advanced working knowledge of Joint Exercise Management Module (JEMM) or a similar database management system including the ability to export content to MS Office to produce pivot tables and analytics.
• Working knowledge and experience in NATO military operational processes and exercises.
• Understanding of current military strategic communications practices and policies
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• They must provide a link to an online portfolio containing: 5 examples of journalism and/or published academic work

EDUCATION

• Higher Education/Degree equivalent to the master’s level in a communication related field plus 4 years relevant experience or a university bachelor’s degree in a communication related field plus 8 years relevant experience

ROLE BACKGROUND

The Online Media Content Manager directly supports the media simulation mission by creating and managing all online and strategic social media content based on daily D&G from Chief, Media. This is a leadership position requiring oversight of up to 20 Media Simulation role-players and social media scripters.

The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) is a NATO establishment focused on improving the Alliance’s operational capabilities through training and exercises. Located in Stavanger, Norway, the JWC plays a critical role in preparing NATO forces for future challenges by:

• Training and Exercises
• Conducting large-scale, joint operational-level training events, simulations, and exercises to enhance interoperability among NATO member nations.
• Doctrine Development
• Contributing to the development and refinement of NATO doctrines and concepts by providing feedback and insights from exercises and training activities.
• Operational Support
• Offering expert support to NATO operations, missions, and exercises, ensuring that lessons learned are integrated into future training and planning.