Writer-Editor I

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.•Indian Head, MD

1d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is hiring a Writer-Editor I to support the Public Affairs / Corporate Communications Division at NSWC Indian Head. The selected candidate will assist with planning, writing, and editing feature news and technical articles, internal communications, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences, and will assist in producing printed materials. The role also involves building relationships throughout the command and with media and external stakeholders, and may include support for special events and tours or visits. The Writer-Editor will edit and prepare a range of Public Affairs products, including the annual command publication, bi-weekly and monthly newsletters, press releases, reports, scripts, agendas, articles, fact sheets, PowerPoint briefs, website content, social media and digital signage posts, visitor packages, and related materials. The role will also assist the Director and Public Affairs Officer with internal messages to the NSWC IHD workforce and state-of-the-base events for all departments. Some travel is required, less than 10%.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree and five years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite and standard office equipment.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated professional experience writing and editing articles, press releases, or other written content describing complex scientific or technical topics.
Demonstrated experience using the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook.
An active DoD security clearance is required to start; the selected applicant may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Some travel is required, less than 10%.

Nice To Haves

Experience or working knowledge of layout and design programs and principles, along with Photoshop.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning, writing, and editing feature news and technical articles, internal communications, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Assist in producing printed materials.
Build relationships throughout the command and with media and external stakeholders.
May support special events and tours or visits for the NSWC IHD Corporate Communications Division.
Edit and prepare the annual command publication, bi-weekly and monthly newsletters, press releases, reports, scripts, agendas, articles, fact sheets, PowerPoint briefs, website content, social media posts, digital signage posts, visitor packages, and related Public Affairs materials.
Assist the Director and Public Affairs Officer with internal messages to the NSWC IHD workforce and state-of-the-base events for all departments.