Desktop Publisher/Proposal Coordinator/Editor

Location

Rockville, MD | United States

Job description

Position Title Desktop Publisher/Proposal Coordinator/Editor

Position Type Full Time

Position Location Rockville, MD

Tracking Code 00747

Daily Responsibilities

• Work to communicate the proposal in various ways, including graphic layouts and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop a template for all future proposals or ensuring that an established template is followed.
• Work with the proposal team to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Responsible for communicating the progress of proposals to management.
• Allocate space for the text, photos, and illustrations that make up a story
• Create and format placemats, flyers, newsletters, brochures, and more.
• Find and edit graphics, such as photographs or illustrations
• Use company templates and custom-designed PowerPoint layouts
• Import text and graphics into desktop publishing software programs
• Format copy and graphics into design templates
• Design graphics for traditional and online advertising, social media, and promotions
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve document or file issues
• Select formatting properties, such as text size, column width, and spacing
• Proofread final copy and edit graphics
• Finalize formatted documents for printing or electronic publication
• Approve final versions submitted by staff

Required: Years of Experience (min)

• 5+ years of experience and familiarity with Federal IT proposal support and corporate documentation.

Required: Degree

• Associate’s degree required; BA/BS preferred

Required: Experience

Required Skills:

• Graphic Design – Familiarity with the principles and best practices of graphic design to ensure that page elements work together and are laid out attractively
• Spatial Reasoning – Involves spatial reasoning, particularly when placing page elements like text blocks and graphics on the page
• Editing – Have some familiarity with editing text since they may need to make changes to words on the page throughout the process
• Team Collaboration – Work closely with writers, editors, and managers. The ability to collaborate across teams is vital in this role
• Communication – Effectively communicating with team members and clients is also important in this role, from the initial client meeting to delivering updates throughout the publication process
• Attention to Detail – This role requires a great deal of attention to detail, particularly when reviewing proofs and checking to ensure that published materials are free of errors

Required: Clearance

• N/A

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