Defense Media Activity
Publishing and Media Designer (Content Designer) NF-04
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Summary
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: One (1) year of specialized work experience directly related to the duties of a Publishing and Media Designer? Such duties could include: production of print and digital media business products; edit, produce and write video, audio and print copy that crosses all platforms (print, web, digital platforms, newsletters, social media); prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment; manage daily and weekly production, newsletters, and social media updates; etc. Working knowledge of Adobe and Microsoft products. Can manage multiple concurrent projects effectively. Can work under pressure. Strong project management and time management skills. Strong organization skills. The ability to work in a team environment. Will have excellent presentation skills. Will have excellent communication (written and verbal) skills. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a four year degree with a major emphasis in communication arts, visual communication, interactive journalism or emergent media. Will have the ability to evaluate website metrics to identify trends and content strategies. Possess experience in the Adobe Creative Suite and Google Analytics. Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.
Major Duties
Serves as the Publishing and Media Design (PMD) Content Producer / Designer for Stars and Stripes. Specializes in the production of print and digital media business products.
Responsible for effectively communicating the evolution and benefits of Stars and Stripes business products to the military and civilian communities.
Manages and delivers business and media collateral to Stars and Stripes audiences and the military community. Provides hands-on knowledge in print and digital media, content development and production.
Works closely with Revenue, Editorial, Member Services, Production and Interactive Media to provide execution and delivery of print and digital media projects.
Edits, produces and writes video, audio and print copy that crosses all platforms (print, web, digital platforms, newsletters, social media) in brand voice, based on creative briefs, supplied material and project objectives.
Required Documents
About Your Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/. Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit). Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials. Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite your hiring, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application. Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Transition Assistance (TA) Supporting Documents PCS Orders Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O4NAFHU-26-13087814. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/26/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087814. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify or check on your application, log into your USAJOBS account. One logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.