Submissions Due 8/24/12
Contract with Washington, DC Government, Agency OCTO
Requested Skill/Experience Required
Experience converting existing PC-based content into mobile-friendly forms (Required 4 Years)
Experience creating web content for mobile devices (Required 4 Years)
Experience shooting and editing video (Required 4 Years)
Experience with MS Office Suite (Required 4 Years)
Experience working with traditional and social media (Required 5 Years)
In-depth knowledge of the neighborhoods going to be served (Wards 5,7,8) (Required 2 Years)
Knowledge of broadband,wireless technology, and the digital divide (Required 4 Years)
Market research, forecasting and analysis of social media trends (Required 4 Years)
Experience creating a documentary (Highly desired 2 Years)
Experience creating press releases (Desired 5 Years)
Experience using SharePoint (Desired 4 Years)
Experience with MS Project (Desired 4 Years)
Experience with Visio (Desired 3 Years)
Complete Description
Candidate will:
• Provide photography and videography services for the Connect.DC team to further its media outreach strategy
• Produce a documentary/digital journal/web series about efforts to promote digital inclusion in the District
• Develop multi-media campaigns to connect communities to new media technology, broadband, and public media resources
• Update content for the Connect.DC website and perform basic ongoing maintenance
• Create original content for mobile devices and convert existing PC-based content into mobile-friendly forms
• Perform regular reviews of the website to ensure content accuracy, timeliness, and relevance
• Test website accessibility and functionality from a variety of environments
• Ensure website content meets the needs of external clients
• Manage links and cross-promotions with other sites
• Assure web-based information is archived for future needs and reference
• Analyze and evaluate both existing and potential social media activities and strategies
• Conduct, gather and analyze market research to determine social media opportunities and competitiveness.
In addition to his/her media management duties, the candidate will also:
•Collaborate with individuals and organizations in under-served Wards (including 5,7,8) to develop technical solutions to bridging the digital divide. These include, but are not limited to the following: 1) providing access to high-speed broadband Internet, 2) providing access to affordable computers, and 3) providing access to computer training
programs.
•Identify “digital gaps” in access and training and work to raise awareness of the District’s Digital Inclusion program.
•Solicit feedback from residents and community anchors about their experiences with Digital Inclusion programs.
•Proactively outreach to the stakeholders, such as community anchor institutions, District government agencies, businesses, and residents
•Promote participation in the deployment of digital divide solutions (i.e., computer/Internet access and training)
The candidate will be periodically required to work in the evening and on the weekends to attend and coordinate community events.
Behavioral Characteristics
•Displays leadership qualities and the ability to manage a “start-up” organization; great team leader, excellent task manager and organizer
•Responsible/self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Location: Strategy & Special Operations: 441 4th St NW, Suite 930 South