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Salary is commensurate with education and experience

PRODUCTION COORDINATION

• Assist with production needs, such as graphic design, creating mailchimp emails, and photography
• Create GIS story-maps and simple videos highlighting particular research or outreach projects
• Monitor and update website content
• Coordinate digitizing WSG products for improved accessibility
• Provide background research on a variety of topics

CONTENT COORDINATION

• Write and develop WordPress web pages and events for the website
• Proofread and prepare text for publications
• Oversee social media activity
• Maintain and update the WSG Style Guide and media contacts
• Summarize public relations activity as needed and other projects as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, communications, journalism, graphic design or other related field and 4-5 years minimum relevant work experience
• Editing, proofing and writing experience
• Interest and some experience in graphic design and video production
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Google Share Drives, video editing formats, and Adobe products

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage priorities and make independent decisions
• Strong customer service skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituencies
• Strong research and documentation skills
• Familiarity with digital accessibility
• Experience with Mac computers and software, WordPress (or a similar Content Management System), HTML, and CSS
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, with excellent follow-through and attention to detail
• Ability to assess and prioritize support requests and troubleshoot issues
• Basic familiarity with writing style guides
• Experience or interest in marine or environmental work a plus
• Commitment to the mission and goals of Washington Sea Grant
• Flexible attitude with interest in learning new skills