Senior Writer / Content Strategist

Agile Business Concepts • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Leads and coordinates the development of strategic written content in support of NSF OLPA communications. Serves as a senior content advisor, aligning written products with NSF mission objectives and communication priorities. Writes and edits high-visibility content including articles, white papers, reports, press materials, web content, and leadership communications. Develops and implements content strategies and messaging plans tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences. Manages writing assignments, priorities, and review cycles across multiple content types and platforms. Collaborates closely with OLPA leadership, subject-matter experts, editors, designers, and digital staff. Ensures consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all written products. Ensures compliance with AP Style, NSF style guidelines, Plain Writing Act requirements, and Section 508 accessibility standards. Supports surge requirements and rapid-turnaround communications efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing content strategies for science-focused, research, or policy organizations.
• Experience producing and managing content across digital, print, and executive-level communications.
• Strong experience coordinating with senior stakeholders and managing complex review processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Public Policy, or a related field; or Equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting federal communications environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates the development of strategic written content
• Serves as a senior content advisor, aligning written products with NSF mission objectives and communication priorities
• Writes and edits high-visibility content including articles, white papers, reports, press materials, web content, and leadership communications
• Develops and implements content strategies and messaging plans tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences
• Manages writing assignments, priorities, and review cycles across multiple content types and platforms
• Collaborates closely with OLPA leadership, subject-matter experts, editors, designers, and digital staff
• Ensures consistency of voice, tone, and messaging across all written products
• Ensures compliance with AP Style, NSF style guidelines, Plain Writing Act requirements, and Section 508 accessibility standards
• Supports surge requirements and rapid-turnaround communications efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees