Social Media Specialist

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is looking for a Social Media Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Germantown, MD! This position will be responsible for creating and curating of written and video content for the Office of Nuclear Energy's social media platforms to help foster communication and engagement with targeted audiences around the nation's leading source of clean energy-nuclear power.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and curation of content that are tailored specifically for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to increase engagement on each platform.
• Monitor social media comments and identify, research, and respond to comments that move the conversation forward on nuclear energy or answer specific questions related to the office.
• Identify and develop content for new videos and graphics that can be optimized for each platform.
• Review and develop weekly and monthly digital reports on trends for the website, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Develop weekly social media copy and format posts for scheduling via content management platforms such as Sprout Social.
• Perform updates and support activities as requested, including videos, graphic design support, management of text, assets, documents, PDFs, and other media.
• Review and format web pages prior to publication to the public site to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Coordinate messaging efforts by vetting information and materials with management/senior staff, related stakeholders and other offices as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in writing, shooting and editing videos.
• Must have experience supporting nuclear energy or science.
• Must be proficient with Adobe Creative applications (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Willingness to take initiative and perform due diligence to ensure technical viability and accuracy of content.
• Animation experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position is 100% onsite in Germantown, Maryland, and will require occasional travel required (10% or less).

Multiple factors contribute to determining the final pay for a position. These include, but are not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and competencies that align with the specific role, geographic location, educational background, and contract provisions related to labor categories specific to the position. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package that reflects the value and expertise that each candidate brings to our team.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $90,000 - $105,000.