Writer-Editor (Multimedia) NF-03

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: A minimum of one year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Knowledge and documented skill in grammar, writing, and editing. Experience in producing/editing content for a multimedia organization. Specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Comprehensive oral and written communication skills. Ability to use computers with standard software packages and desktop publishing. Comprehensive knowledge of publishing concepts, practices and technologies. Demonstrated knowledge of writing for the web. Knowledge/skill in taking and transmitting publishable photographs and videos. Combinations of education and experience are qualifying and may be acceptable in lieu of the one year specialized experience requirement. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Proven editing experience on a recurring (weekly/monthly) newspaper or magazine with multiple contributing writers. AP Style application experience with editorial sign-off authority, and served as the final copyeditor/style authority on a publication. Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.

Position Overview

This position is located at Stars and Stripes Europe, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

• Independently writes, edits, and proof reads articles for print and online publications. Identify topics that highlight the latest focus areas. Analyze, select and organize the information for presentation.
• Ensure that publications conform to organizational and government policies, practices and style guidelines. Conducts thorough quality assurance (QA) checks; follow established goals, deadlines and production schedules.
• Create, research and review articles to ensure that the information is accurate, complete and sufficiently detailed to prevent publication errors or improper information.
• Develop content using a variety of multimedia formats including photography and video. Use desktop publishing hardware and software to draft, edit and layout the material and sometimes to design, print and distribute it.
• Consult on layout and design with graphic artists and other writers-editors as applicable. Independently or in a group setting, manage publishing projects from conception to printing and distribution.