Authored Works Review (Editor)

icreatives • Bethesda, MD

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Editor will safeguard the command's voice, credibility, and accuracy across written platforms by managing comprehensive review, editing, fact-checking, coordination, and final clearance of public-facing materials. This is an onsite role in Bethesda, Maryland, with a contract period from December 2026 through November 2027 and a pay rate of $60.00 (unit not specified).

The Editor manages the editorial lifecycle of articles, reports, web content, and leadership messaging, ensuring materials are clear, accurate, and consistent with AP Style, command style guides, and applicable regulations. The role includes coordinating authors, subject-matter experts, legal counsel, and public-affairs leadership, and presenting finalized materials for senior Public Affairs approval before release.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional editing, copyediting, or technical-writing experience.
• Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, and Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Proven experience in healthcare communications, military public affairs, or a similar regulated, high-visibility environment.
• Thorough understanding of HIPAA and PHI safeguarding requirements.
• Project-management experience, including editorial calendars and multi-author publications.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong ethical commitment to accuracy and source verification.

Nice To Haves

• Editing, copyediting, or technical-writing experience involving medical research, public policy, or military doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end editorial lifecycle for articles, reports, web content, and leadership messaging, including editorial calendars and multi-stage review tracking.
• Edit and proofread for clarity, accuracy, grammar, AP Style, command style guides, and applicable regulations.
• Fact-check and verify sources for claims, statistics, and medical information, coordinating with subject-matter experts.
• Coordinate feedback and revisions among authors, subject-matter experts, legal counsel, and public-affairs leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce organizational style guidance to ensure a consistent professional voice.
• Manage final clearance and present finalized materials for senior Public Affairs approval prior to release.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level