Writer & Editor – Onsite
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Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal state and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering science economics public health informational technology and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize perform and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
ERG seeks an experienced writer/editor to provide communications writing and copyediting support. This is a one-year contract position with potential for extension.
The person hired for this role will work on-site at the offices of a federal agency in downtown Washington D.C. providing support for its programs and management.
Duties Will Include:
- Identifying gaps in current communication efforts and developing and executing comprehensive strategic plans for communicating agency messaging and priorities
- Providing editorial and communications guidance to program offices
- Writing speeches talking points and briefings for agency management
- Drafting original content for webpages fact sheets and other communication products on a wide range of topics tailored for varied audiences
- Conducting background research to ensure the accuracy and completeness of communication products
- Copyediting and proofreading documents for grammar punctuation clarity tone consistency and adherence to agency style guides
- Performing substantive editing including reorganizing or rewriting documents for coherence and flow
- Ensuring compliance with Plain Language Act requirements Section 508 accessibility standards and agency branding
- Working closely with government staff subject matter experts digital teams and other contractors
- Tracking feedback from multiple stakeholders and incorporating it into revised deliverables
Qualifications and Skills:
- 8 years of professional experience doing similar types of work
- Experience developing communications plans and strategies
- Experience writing speeches talking points and/or briefings
- Experience writing content for websites and publications
- Experience copyediting both technical and non-technical materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of The Associated Press Stylebook
- Superior attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work
- BA/BS in journalism English environmental or occupational health science or a related field
- Experience writing about health and safety topics
- Experience performing Section 508 reviews and bringing documents into compliance with accessibility standards
- Familiarity with Plain Language Act requirements
The ideal candidate will also possess:
$80000 - $105000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including health and dental insurance life insurance long-term disability educational benefits FSAs a generous 401k plan profit sharing an EAP 11-20 paid vacation days per year 10 paid holidays per year 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual preference national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is . ERG may on occasion screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype Teams GoToMeeting or another type of video platform. However any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
If youre a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERGs online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation please contact Human Resources via email at emailprotected or call .
ERG fosters a friendly flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do the partnerships we foster and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
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About Company
ERG helps clients protect the environment, improve worker health and safety, ensure the safety of food and drugs, and plan sustainable facilities.
