Content Developer

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Job Title: Content Developer

Location: Hybrid - Cranston, RI (three days onsite, two remote)

Duration: 5 Years

Job Description:

The Multimedia Content Specialist is a multi-talented creative with an ability to design graphics and shoot and edit photos and videos that tell a story. This individual will use those skills to inform rural residents, providers, and stakeholders about the projects underway in Rhode Island.

The Multimedia Content Specialist will provide a variety of programmatic communications support across the 13-initiative portfolio. The position will work closely with program leads and Communications staff to produce deliverables that can include designed reports, social media graphics, flyers, and video series to highlight project milestones. The position will also help support website content management and other duties as assigned. Key duties include creating multimedia content to aligned with the Communications Plan and digital calendar.

Duties

50% - Graphics Design and Report Layout for Project-specific or Program-wide Projects

• Design graphics aligned with RHTP branding for social media, digital media, flyers, trifolds, event signage, and other RHTP program needs
• Design and layout reports and other publications and manage their printing
• Edit copy for accuracy, grammar, reading level, spelling, and punctuation
• Remediate flyers and reports for accessibility

40% - Videography/Photography for Program-wide, Outreach or Special Events

• Photograph assigned external outreach events or planned multimedia projects
• Shoot and edit videos for outreach efforts to include digital media campaigns and dissemination to traditional media

10% - Edit website content

• Upload articles, photos and videos into website content management system
• Update website when requested by program teams and perform routine site audits and ongoing maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Four or more years of experience in graphic design, photography and video production
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro) or equivalent tools
• A portfolio demonstrating original graphic design, photography and video editing work
• Experience with Drupal or other web content management systems
• Ability to travel across Rhode Island for events and shoots, and to work occasional evenings or weekends