Writer and Author – Bethesda, MD

Work Location

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
Bethesda Maryland

This position is expected to be performed onsite at WRNMMC.

Position Details

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: Unclassified position. Must satisfy TIER II/non-critical sensitive background investigation/suitability requirements and CAC/network access requirements as applicable.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time
• Positions Available: 1 FTE
• Period of Performance: Base Period: December 1 2026 August 31 2027 with potential option periods.
• Estimate Pay: $39.81 per hour
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Working Hours

Working hours are typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding Federal holidays and authorized Federal facility closures. Working hours are subject to change at the bases discretion. Occasional after-hours support may be required for contingency operations exercises or other mission requirements.

Summary of Duties

The Writer and Author will provide professional journalism writing and strategic communications support for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

The position will research interview develop and write stories and other communications products; manage editorial calendars; collaborate on multimedia products; support media and stakeholder relations; develop website and social media content; and prepare reports speeches briefings and other written communications.

Qualifications
(Copies of all applicable certifications writing samples/portfolio and resumes must be forwarded with your application.)

• Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications English or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional journalism writing or related communications experience.
• Professional writing portfolio or comparable work samples.
• Experience in healthcare communications military public affairs or a comparable environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/PHI requirements.
• Strong knowledge and application of AP Style.
• Experience with project management and content strategy.
• Strong interviewing research interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop content for print web social media speeches reports and briefings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage editorial calendars.
• Research topics and identify appropriate sources.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Write feature stories news articles reports speeches and briefings.
• Develop website and social media content.
• Apply AP Style and organizational editorial standards.
• Collaborate with graphic design video and multimedia personnel.
• Support media and stakeholder relations.
• Support communications for events and crisis situations.
• Coordinate content reviews and approvals.
• Protect sensitive information and comply with applicable HIPAA/PHI requirements.
• Maintain quality accuracy and consistency across communications products.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws (EoE).