December 17, 2021 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council), headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, is responsible for the conservation and management of fish stocks within the federal 200-mile limit of the Atlantic off the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and east Florida to Key West. The Council is responsible for Coastal Migratory Pelagics from New York to Florida and for Dolphin/Wahoo, from Maine to Florida.
The Communication and Digital Media Specialist (CDM) position is responsible for developing a wide range of communication products in support of Council activities. The CDM serves as the Council’s webmaster and administrator for outreach and communication software products and assists other staff in developing documents and graphics to support the Council’s communication needs. Duties include developing digital and print media outreach materials, working closely with other staff to develop graphics and visual aids for Council documents and presentations, and managing the Council’s website and application platforms. The CDM is expected to work effectively in a team-oriented environment with minimal direct supervision while managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
•Manage website structure and framework
•Manage and post website content
•Serve as the POC for website design and hosting contractors
•Monitor website use and analytics to inform decision making relevant to updates
•Coordinate third party software vendors and software applications
•Stay current with digital media developments and assist with design or selection of future applications
•Create user-friendly digital and print media in support of Council activities
•Develop documents and graphics to effectively convey technical information to general audiences
•Foster cohesively branded content across multiple communication products and tools
•Manage end-to-end digital projects and coordinate workflow both internally and with outside collaborators
•Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and NGO partners for digital media management
•Participate in outreach activities and events
•Other duties as assigned
See the complete recruitment announcement available from the Council’s website for additional information and application instructions.