Authored Works Review (Editor)
About The Position
TJFACT is seeking an experienced Authored Works Review (Editor) to support Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland. The position is responsible for comprehensively reviewing, editing, coordinating, and managing written materials intended for public release. The editor manages written products through complex stakeholder review and approval processes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance. The role is being recruited in support of a proposal effort; any employment offer is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- Five or more years of professional editing, copyediting, technical writing, or related experience.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing complex written materials.
- Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, proofreading, and AP Style.
- Experience supporting healthcare communications, military public affairs, or another regulated, high-visibility communications environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of HIPAA and PHI safeguarding requirements.
- Experience managing editorial calendars, multi-author publications, or similar editorial workflows.
- Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, fact-checking, and source verification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with medical research, public policy, military doctrine, or similar technical content.
- Previous experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Military Health System (MHS), Defense Health Agency (DHA), or a Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
- Experience coordinating written products through formal legal, public affairs, leadership, or organizational clearance processes.
- Experience developing or maintaining organizational editorial or style guides.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle for public-facing written materials, including articles, reports, web content, and leadership messaging.
- Develop and maintain an editorial calendar, track materials through multiple review stages, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Review, edit, and proofread content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, consistency, and compliance with AP Style, command style guides, and applicable regulations.
- Fact-check and verify sources for claims, statistics, medical information, and other published content.
- Coordinate with clinical and administrative subject matter experts to validate technical and medical information.
- Coordinate authors, subject matter experts, legal counsel, and Public Affairs leadership throughout review and revision.
- Support the development, maintenance, and enforcement of organizational style guidance.
- Manage final clearance and approval processes, including preparing materials for review and approval by senior Public Affairs leadership.
- Ensure written materials safeguard HIPAA information and Protected Health Information (PHI).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
