Publishing and Media Designer (Content Designer) NF-04

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD); Kaiserslautern; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Stars and Stripes Europe in Kaiserslautern, Germany seeks a Publishing and Media Designer to produce print and digital media and manage multi-channel content across platforms. The role emphasizes strong project management, teamwork, and presentation skills, with an expectation of leveraging Adobe Creative Suite and Analytics tools.

Ideal candidates have a four-year degree in communication arts or related field, plus experience with website metrics and cross‑platform content production in a

Qualifications

• One year of specialized work experience related to publishing and media design.
• Ability to produce and edit print and digital media across platforms.
• Experience prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit print, web, digital media, newsletters and social content.
• Manage daily and weekly production and oversee multiple campaigns.
• Write, edit and present copy for video, audio and print formats.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Four year degree in communication arts / visual communication / interactive journalism / emergent media

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is located at Stars and Stripes Europe, Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

Qualifications

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.

1. One (1) year of specialized work experience directly related to the duties of a Publishing and Media Designer? Such duties could include: production of print and digital media business products; edit, produce and write video, audio and print copy that crosses all platforms (print, web, digital platforms, newsletters, social media); prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment; manage daily and weekly production, newsletters, and social media updates; etc.
2. Working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft products.
3. Can manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
4. Can work under pressure.
5. Strong project management and time management skills.
6. Strong organization skills.
7. The ability to work in a team environment.
8. Will have excellent presentation skills.
9. Will have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• Possess a four year degree with a major emphasis in communication arts, visual communication, interactive journalism or emergent media.
• Will have the ability to evaluate website metrics to identify trends and content strategies.
• Possess experience in the Adobe Creative Suite and Google Analytics.

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.

Education

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Transcripts must be uploaded as "Transcripts." College or university transcript(s)(copy or original) must be submitted with your resume to determine qualifications for positions with positive education requirements.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://opm.gov/qualifications and http://ed.gob/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Employment Type: OTHER