Script Writer III

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Script Writer III

Summary: The purpose of this position is to Provide script writing services encompassing research, story line development and character development for video projects while incorporating instructional principles, theories, concepts, and best practices into plans for training materials and products in support of the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence (MEDCoE) at Ft. Sam Houston, TX

Job Description:

• Write, format, update, review, and edit materials for training courses and website postings that include, but are not limited to, technical narratives, student training aids, training manuals, instruction guides, lesson plans, policies and procedures, webinars, and computer-based training applications
• Analyze the needs of the target audience
• Write and edit instructional materials, technical reports and/or technical documentation using MS Office applications
• Coordinate contents of final drafts with originators for the final narrative ensuring the content and material is suitable in terms of coverage, balance, methods of expression, presentation and provide timely feedback
• Maintain records of manuscript status, approvals, changes, and corrections during the production process
• Maintain all program scripts
• Perform a variety of writing tasks ensuring cohesiveness, clarity, flow, appropriate reading level, and compliance with Army and grammatical writing guidelines
• Responsible for providing final documents for use in courseware development or film production
• Conduct all research, and client interviews necessary
• Facilitate the review and acceptance of all documents for technical, legal, security, and public affairs approval as required
• Modify/update existing distributed learning products provided from various sources and authored with diverse video- and audio-based development tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Premier, Final Cut Pro, Flash, HTML, Articulate, Captivate, Rise, Storyline, Adobe Presenter, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or another related field.
• Proven experience as a script writer
• 2-5 years' experience in working with video- and audio-based development tools such as Adobe Creative Suite- Premier, Final Cut Pro, Flash, HTML Articulate, Captivate Lectora, Adobe Presenter.
• 2-5 years' experience providing scriptwriting and multimedia support services at a TRADOC Center of Excellence
• 2- 5 years' experience of development tools to include

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 10 years' experience and/or a MA/MS degree or certification.
• Experience in writing mission critical aspects mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Has senior staff and/or responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific script writer

Contingent upon award of contract

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration