Social Media Coordinator/Digital Production, NATO ACT - Yorktown Systems Group

Summary:
Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a Social Media Coordinator/Digital Production to provide support to the NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) program. The main objectives of the ACT are to provide appropriate support to NATO missions and operations; lead NATO military transformation; improve relationships, interaction and practical cooperation with partners, nations, and international organizations.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver the requisite digital products, video, and imagery, to inform online audiences on HQ SACT’s corporate Social Media channels. Current channels are Facebook, X, YouTube and LinkedIn but other channels, i.e. Instagram, are potential expansions.
• Engage at all levels within HQ SACT and coordinate with Public Affairs and Corporate Communications to:
• Understand and deliver digital communication products against SACT priorities, SACT vision and intent, NATO Communications Strategy, and Command and Communications.
• Create visually stimulating, informed, targeted video products that demonstrate NATO’s transformation and HQ SACT’s added value to that transformation path.
• Match the video product and length to the value of the message.
• Use of Adobe Suite of Products, with high-level proficiency in Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Audition, and more.
• Assess reach and engagement on social media posts using these videos.
• Understand and apply social media best practices for video development to maximize engagements. Analyse and evaluate performance
• Make evidence-based recommendations for subsequent efforts
• Attend meetings to source appropriate content for the above-mentioned channels and steward branch engagement on Command wide initiatives.
• Plan content, create posts, optimize content and technology.
• Create graphics that complement the messaging.

Required Qualifications:

• Active NATO or National SECRET (or higher) security clearance.
• Valid NATO Nation passport with no travel restrictions to NATO nations.
• Proficiency in the use of the Adobe Suite of Products and collaborative software.
• A diploma or degree in a relevant field such as digital marketing, animation, moving graphics, film, and television production, or similar.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver content creation and narrative structure by providing three (3) examples of your own video work. Examples should be located on Google drive and a link provided within the proposal response.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field developing visual support for communication campaigns.
• Working knowledge of media and social platforms.
• Working knowledge of graphic design.
• Experience with photo and video production.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Clearance: Requires NATO SECRET security clearance or active SECRET security clearance issued by a national authority

 Location: Norfolk, VA

Travel: Travel will be required

The contractor can be required to travel on official business in support of ACT both within and outside NATO’s boundaries for up to 30 days per year or as agreed.