Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CFDay is seeking a highly skilled Media Specialist to support Department of Defense (DoD) operations. This position is on-call/intermittent and requires 100% travel when supporting missions. The ideal candidate will possess both print reporting and broadcast media expertise to effectively serve as a versatile media professional. This role demands proficiency in videography, editing, and writing, ensuring a well-rounded media skill set for dynamic content creation in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.

Position Type: Part-time/On-call, 100% Travel Required
Passport and DoD Security Clearance Required
Location: Various Locations (DoD Operations Support)

Job Description/Duties:

• Conduct interviews and manage news conferences, handling both the video and written content.
• Produce and edit television news stories, covering various aspects of a scenario while adhering to strict editorial guidelines.
• Collaborate with the team to integrate all developed elements (scripts, video footage, graphics, etc.) into a cohesive finished product.
• Contribute to writing articles, press releases, and other forms of print media to complement broadcast media coverage.
• Act as a media role player when required, engaging in realistic, scenario-driven media interactions to simulate real-world operations.
• Work within tightly coordinated scenario guidelines, ensuring that all media content is aligned with mission objectives.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of public affairs or real-world media experience, including both print reporting and broadcast media.
• Proficiency in videography and video editing, with experience producing broadcast-quality content.
• Strong writing skills for producing articles, scripts, and press materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro is highly preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision while adhering to mission-critical deadlines.
• Experience in military/public affairs media roles is a plus.
• Ability to travel on short notice and work in diverse, often high-pressure environments.

Charles F. Day & Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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