Content Writer - Military (Navy)

Kaplan - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Content Writer - Military (Navy) will be responsible for creation of study material used by U.S. Navy Sailors for the Navy Wide Advancement Exam. Responsible for the review of provided information, and subsequent creation of study material via employer provided web portal. Will be primary source of creation of content for customer dealing with their area of specialty, with minimum content creation guidelines. Expected to be an expert in their respective career field, with documented experience in multiple platforms dealing with the same.

Responsibilities

• Using an internet connected computer (BYOD), review of employer provided material to determine key points for creation of content.
• Create content in employer provided web portal which provides in-depth coverage of material on Navy Wide Advancement Exam bibliography and other topics.
• Create content in technical English, following industry appropriate grammar, spelling and language conventions.
• Submit work for approval, and make all required changes.
• Provide a minimum of 7 hours per week of content creation within employer provided guidelines (defined writing standards).

Requirements

• Navy Enlisted Ratings
• 15+ years of Military - Navy (Active Duty) experience
• Warfare Qualification (any), rank appropriate PQS qualifications, completion of appropriate Class 'A' school (or other authorized substitute)
• Competent in online navigation and Google Suite of services
• U.S. Navy Enlisted Advancement System, technical reading and writing, office computer use, learning and instructional programs
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to dedicate 7+ hours per week to working on assigned materials

Nice-to-haves

• Instructor NEC
• Additional in-rate NECs
• Afloat Training Specialist/Master Training Specialist
• HQ tour
• Multiple platform experience (afloat, submarine, expeditionary, ashore, aviation, instructor duty, headquarters tour)
• Dept/Div LCPO experience
• Command Warfare Qualification Board experience
• BS degree in specialized field of study

Benefits

• All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions.
• Certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.
• Comprehensive benefits package.