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Social Media SpecialistNew

Allegheny Science & Technology

Germantown, MD
Full Time
Senior
90k-105k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is looking for a Social Media Specialist to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Germantown, MD. This position will be responsible for creating and curating written and video content for the Office of Nuclear Energy's social media platforms to help foster communication and engagement with targeted audiences around nuclear power, the nation's leading source of clean energy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the creation and curation of content that are tailored specifically for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to increase engagement on each platform.
  • Monitor social media comments and identify, research, and respond to comments that move the conversation forward on nuclear energy or answer specific questions related to the office.
  • Identify and develop content for new videos and graphics that can be optimized for each platform.
  • Review and develop weekly and monthly digital reports on trends for the website, newsletters, and social media platforms.
  • Develop weekly social media copy and format posts for scheduling via content management platforms such as Sprout Social.
  • Perform updates and support activities as requested, including videos, graphic design support, management of text, assets, documents, PDFs, and other media.
  • Review and format web pages prior to publication to the public site to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
  • Coordinate messaging efforts by vetting information and materials with management/senior staff, related stakeholders and other offices as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in writing, shooting and editing videos.
  • Experience in science or nuclear energy.
  • Must be proficient with Adobe Creative applications (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro).

Nice to Have

  • Animation experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is $90,000 - $105,000.
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Job Details

Posted AtJul 23, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
Salary90k-105k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Allegheny Science & Technology

Website

alleghenyst.com

Location

Germantown, MD

Industry

Engineering Services

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