Department: Department of Defense
Location(s): Kaiserslautern, Germany
Salary Range: $52205 - $53250 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located at Stars and Stripes Europe located in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: 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: Graduate or undergraduate education which included a major course of study in graphic design, interactive design, digital media, architecture, visual communication or other fields related to this position, -OR- At least one year of professional experience in electronic publishing, illustration, interactive media, and 3D modeling. This experience must have demonstrated strong technical communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills (i.e., collaborating web developers to develop strategies; communicating with IT professionals to address hardware/software issues; conducting user research to analyze and improve design quality; working with management to develop content; etc.).Experience must have been at a level that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful performance in this position. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": A bachelor's degree or higher in a closely related discipline, or Experience demonstrating advanced skill in HTML/Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and related desktop publishing software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, or similar. Work experience with Google Analytics, Chartbeat or a similar platform for analyzing and reporting social media or website performance metrics to identify emerging trends, optimize engagement, and support strategic communication objectives. Professional experience writing and/or editing copy for print, web, or social media in accordance with Associated Press (AP) style guidelines. Experience creating short-form video content from concept through final edit (including filming and storytelling) 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.
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-25-12848383. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/23/2025 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/12848383. 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.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-23