Hendall Inc. is hiring: Digital Content Creator in Rockville

Overview
The Digital Content Creator is responsible for producing engaging, accessible, and brand-consistent digital content-written, visual, and web-based-that supports a federal client's research communications and outreach across multiple platforms. The role blends writing, graphic design, and web/content production to develop publications, web pages, infographics, social graphics, e-newsletters, and templated assets that translate technical subject matter into compelling, audience-ready content.

To be successful as a Digital Content Creator at Hendall, you should be a versatile creator who can both write and design, with a strong sense of visual identity, accessibility, and the production discipline to deliver polished content on deadline. The role reports to the Project Manager.

Duties

Write, design, and produce digital content including web pages, infographics, social graphics, e-newsletters, fact sheets, brochures, one-pagers, presentations, and other collateral

Provide graphic design services that deliver a cohesive visual identity across products - publication layout, website graphics, infographics, social media graphics, posters, banners, flyers, presentations, and templated/collateral materials

Develop and maintain reusable, accessible templates for publications, web pages, slide decks, reports, and digital banners

Write and edit content for web pages - including text, images, and alternative text - following the client's communication reference guide, the GPO Style Manual, and the Chicago Manual of Style

Prepare and optimize graphics to meet web guidelines, applying appropriate resolution, sizing, and file types for print and digital use

Create and enhance graphs, charts, tables, illustrations, and other design treatments, including digital animation and illustration as requested

Build and update content via content management systems (e.g., Drupal), SharePoint, and Google Sites through a graphical user interface

Ensure all content complies with Section 508 accessibility standards, including color contrast and alternative text for nontext elements

Obtain and maintain appropriate licensing or written permissions for copyrighted material, and ensure accurate attributions and citations

Compose final deliverables by placing finished text and images into layouts, and revise layouts and copy as directed

Maintain version control and adhere to branding, style, and quality-control standards across all products

Coordinate content review and approvals with designated client contacts and, when necessary, external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital media, communications, marketing, or a related field

3+ years of experience creating digital content that combines writing and design

Demonstrated portfolio of graphic design, infographics, web content, and digital collateral

Proficiency with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite-InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and familiarity with content management systems (e.g., Drupal), SharePoint, and/or Google Sites

Strong writing and editing skills with familiarity with major style manuals (GPO, Chicago)

Working knowledge of Section 508 / accessibility requirements for digital and web content

Understanding of web graphics optimization (resolution, file formats, sizing) for print and digital

Strong attention to detail, brand consistency, and visual storytelling

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced production environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace

Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000 per year

For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our careers page at www.hendall.com/careers

Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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