editor Washington, DC
Job description
Senior Writer Editor
**Urgently Hiring**
Company Description:
Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company - providing innovative IT solutions and organizational support within the DOD and the Civil sector. Our largest presence is in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, DHS/USCG, DHS/S&T, USSTRATCOM etc., providing Information Technology and Organizational Support solutions. Today, NRI’s experienced, and highly qualified team members are in nearly a dozen cities nationwide. We are recognized for our value, ingenuity, and mission focus. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, NRI is an established CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001: 2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 14001 Certified Small Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business.
**Clearance Level: Able to obtain Public Trust/Secret Clearance if required**
Work Location: St. Elizabeths Campus - Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Position Description:
Network Runners is seeking a Senior Writer Editor to support The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Acquisition Directorate (CG-9). CG-9 missions include ongoing communication support for both internal USCG audiences and interested external audiences, including the public, journalists, and other United States Executive and Legislative departments. CG-925 also routinely supports communication efforts led by the Commandant's Advisory Group, Atlantic/Pacific Area Commanders, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support (DCMS), other headquarters and field elements, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) elements as part of ongoing communications concerning CG-9 related activities.
Job Description:
The Senior Writer/Editor will have primary duties as a writer and editor of USCG materials. The writer-editor will, with little or no supervision, interface directly with USCG staff and technical writer staff to write, proof, and edit feature articles, interviews, news blog posts and news releases, briefing presentations, brochures, fact sheets, and other documents.
The Senior Writer/Editor will work in a fast-paced team environment, collaborating with other writers, editors, as well as graphic designers and communications planners to create and implement a communications strategy and to develop products of exceptionally high quality.
The Senior Writer/Editor must be able to meet quick turnaround deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously and will be expected to exercise independent judgment in selecting and implementing solutions in support of the above tasks. The writer-editor will also frequently interact with peers from other organizations and will need to gain cooperation from those individuals and groups.
Required Skills:
Strong oral and written communication skills; strong reporting skills; knowledge of AP Style; ability to work on multiple tasks with very tight deadlines; strong organizational and research skills; attention to detail and flexibility required. The writer-editor should work comfortably with all ranks and levels.
Experience in supporting DoD is a plus. A background in beat reporting or feature writing is required. The writer-editor should be a quick study and quickly get up to speed on sometimes highly technical or scientific material.
The writer-editor should have a positive attitude, enthusiasm for daily challenges, a commitment to quality, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and the ability to reorganize the workday if deadlines are re-prioritized.
USCG experience is highly preferred.
Education Requirement:
· Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Type of Job: Full Time
Salary: Competitive salary
Attractive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays
Network Runners, Inc. (NRI) is an equal opportunity employer. NRI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NRI conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Washington, DC 20593: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20593
