Writer and Author (Print Journalism)
About The Position
Claxton Logistics is hiring a print journalist to tell Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s stories of clinical innovation, research, recovery, and service. The role involves pitching, reporting, and writing AP-style news articles, features, and speeches; interviewing clinicians, patients, and families with consent; and compiling the weekly external communication report. Employment is contingent upon contract award. The position is full-time and 100% onsite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0800–1630, with occasional support outside normal duty hours during contingencies or exercises. A Public Trust (Tier 2) background check and CAC are required. Employment is also contingent on a favorable background investigation and verification of education and references.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in journalism or professional writing, with a published portfolio.
- Healthcare or military public affairs experience.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and protected health information (PHI) when interviewing patients.
- Public Trust (Tier 2) background check and CAC required.
Nice To Haves
- Military or Defense Health Agency (DHA) news writing experience.
- DVIDS publishing experience.
Responsibilities
- Pitch, report, and write AP-style news articles, features, and speeches.
- Interview clinicians, patients, and families with consent.
- Compile the weekly external communication report.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 11 federal holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
