Job Title: Content Writer
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Duration: 6+ months
Technical Skills: Years/Level of Experience
Content Copywriting (10+ yrs experience)
Content Editing (7-10 yrs experience)
Content Strategy (3-5 yrs experience)
Role Description:
- Write a variety of both short-form and long-form content for clients, including blog articles, webinars and presentations, web content, infographics, brochures, infographics, video scripts, and guides.
- Become a product SME, gaining a deep knowledge of specific policy topic areas as required.
- Collaborate internally and with the client across account, design, strategy, policy, and content teams to uncover customer and business needs, then translate them into engaging partner, leadership, and customer materials.
- Determine story structure and tone as necessary to address intended audiences and end goals.
- Review both peer- and client-written content and provide constructive feedback that advocates for quality, client style, and comprehension.
- Proofread all deliverables from initial development through final stages to ensure quality and error-free work at every step.
- Review client and peer feedback and address it through revisions of content.
- Present, and if necessary, defend content decisions and recommendations.
- Participate in content strategy and editorial meetings.
Here’s what you need:
- 5+ years of professional copywriting experience with writing samples or a portfolio of work
- Experience working with tracked changes in Word and working in drafting templates
- Experience using client style guides and reference materials, such as Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook
- Experience with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
Bonus if you have experience:
Creating or working with content strategy, including content audits, creative briefs, and messaging frameworks
Analyzing high-level government policy and translating those ideas for audiences in easy-to understand, accurate, and effective language Working with plain language Utilizing AI tools that simplify content workflow.
Education Level: College Degree
Work Location On-site (Government / AFS Site): Washington DC / Remote
On-site %: 60%
Special Requirements
Work Authorization: s
Clearance Required: Public Trust
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