Communications / Social Media Specialist

Location: Virtual, Greensburg, PA will be reporting location
Class: Part-time
Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour / up to 29 hours per week

Company: Applied Training Solutions (ATS) is a leading provider of training and operational support technologies and services for the military warfighter and first responder communities. (www.appliedtrg.com) We are looking for motivated and talented individuals to join our team to support communications and social media. The goal of the program is to help further develop your communication skills in a professional work environment. ATS has locations in Hampton, VA; Greensburg, PA; and throughout the country at remote locations.

Overview: ATS is looking for an individual with educational or professional experience in mass communications, social media, marketing, or public relations. As an communications specialist, you will be supporting senior leadership by promoting ATS to current and potential clients in the emergency preparedness space through online and social media interaction. This position requires an independent thinker, with good writing skills, and the ability to work in a virtual environment. You will receive hands-on projects and daily tasks that use social media platforms to promote and manage ATS' brand image.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow ATS' social media presence and profile which currently includes Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube
• Develop a quarterly social media strategy for capturing target audience and current customer engagement
• Quarterly social media strategy should include unique social media posts across platforms, to include upcoming training and exercises, employee recognition, ATS participation in conferences and outreach events, and preparedness campaigns that are relevant to the ATS mission and clients
• Moderate comments across social media platforms, providing feedback to ATS leadership
• Assist with social media analytics and reporting
• Identify topics, research, and write profile pieces to be featured on the ATS website
• Design marketing materials, including but not limited to invitations, flyers, and graphics for large events hosted by ATS
• Update the ATS website as needed
• Work with ATS leadership on developing a strategy for internal communication across multiple locations and practices

Qualifications:

• Advance knowledge of popular social media platforms from a brand perspective
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized
• Independent worker and self-starter
• Ability to project prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; preferred experience in Adobe InDesign, Canva and/or Photoshop; knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus
• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in preferred field of marketing, mass communications, public relations, or other related field

U.S. Citizenship Required for Position: Yes
Relocation Assistance: No
Telework Eligible: Yes
Clearance Type: N/A
Travel Required: N/A

The job requires occasional lifting of computer and other equipment, generally not to exceed 50 lbs. The position will report to ATS management at the Greensburg, PA location, but the work could be performed virtually.

Applied Training Solutions, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.