Senior Editorial Specialist (Writer) – $95,000 – $125,000 a yea
Avid Core is seeking a senior editorial specialist with strong writing and editing skills to support a federal government client in Washington, D.C.
The position is remote, with the expectation to attend meetings at the client site in D.C. as required.
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To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting. Cover letters are required, and an application without a cover letter will not be reviewed. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until September 6, 2024.
Avid Core is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals. People of color, members of the LGBTQ community, Veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join the Avid Core team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development and implementation of communications strategies
- Draft website copy, media releases, emails, and letters
- Review correspondence and develop draft responses
- Ensure correspondence compliance according to the appropriate federal government style guide
- Develop informational materials such as blog posts, brochures, handouts, and briefing presentations
- Conduct research and draft descriptions that ensure complex concepts are accessible to the general public
- Develop, audit, and review content repository for accuracy and quality in an ongoing manner
- Provide guidance to staff to improve writing
- Address feedback from internal stakeholders to update content
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Skills:
- 10 years of business writing experience
- Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint) required
- Exceptional editing skills to ensure deliverables submitted to the client for final approval are error-free
- Ability to obtain public trust security clearance
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
- Able to manage and follow-up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps
- Interested in growing a career in communications
- Fun and energetic
