Secure-Communications Digital Media Specialist

OpenTalent; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent in Hawaii seeks a communications professional to create timely and accurate information for web, social media, and other channels. You will tailor editorial voice to military and security topics while coordinating with stakeholders to deliver platform-friendly content.

The role requires 3+ years in research or editorial work, ability to synthesize geopolitical topics, and strong social media skills. Secret clearance and a HS diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in research, strategic communications, journalism, editorial work, digital content creation, or social media production.
• Experience creating short-form visual content such as reels, carousels, story packages, captioned video, and graphics.
• Ability to synthesize geopolitical, military, and security topics into clear, platform-friendly content.
• Ability to engage professionally within military environments and navigate military systems to gather accurate information.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver timely and accurate information through the web, social media, and other communication channels, with editorial voice.
• Apply subject-specific knowledge to develop solutions to varied problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Work independently with guidance and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Manage and maintain active social media platforms, including scheduling and coordinating content calendars.

Skills

Research

Strategic communications

Journalism

Editorial work

Digital content creation

Social media production

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Hootsuite

Canva

Adobe Express

Confluence

Jira

Maven

Job description

OpenTalent in Hawaii seeks a communications professional to create timely and accurate information for web, social media, and other channels. You will tailor editorial voice to military and security topics while coordinating with stakeholders to deliver platform-friendly content.

The role requires 3+ years in research or editorial work, ability to synthesize geopolitical topics, and strong social media skills. Secret clearance and a HS diploma or GED are required.