Duties
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, capable of crafting powerful narratives across a variety of formats - blogs, infographics, social, videos, eBooks, and more. You are constantly learning, partnering with experts, editors, and designers to develop the best story. You are also a strategic thinker, exploring new ways to both tell and present information for the maximum impact. Finally, you thrive under deadlines, delivering succinct and effective products quickly.
Develop and produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of these materials.
Develop story pitches and present them for consideration.
Write and create powerful content for multiple publication mediums, including websites, media releases, blogs, social media, leadership messages and more.
Manage the editorial workflow for your assigned portfolio.
Conduct research to understand potential content and product layouts; analyze options and approaches for executing a project; make suggestions to senior officers regarding potential tools and strategies that will aid in timely and efficient completion.
Under supervisory guidance and direction, clarify customers' requirements, collect information, negotiate production schedules, arrange services, and resolve difficult procedural and production problems that may arise.
Produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of these materials.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Media Relations
Event management
Copy Editing
Public Affairs
Journalism
Marketing
Brand Journalism
Social Media
Interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.
Oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to produce concise products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, to identify needs and requirements, and to develop recommendations and solutions.
Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Basic ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office.
Experience writing and editing using the Associated Press Style Guide.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodations
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.
The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.