Writer-Editor I

Resource Management Concepts • Indian Head, MD

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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 role assists with planning, writing, and editing feature news and technical articles, internal communications, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences, as well as producing printed materials. The Writer-Editor builds relationships across the command and with media and external stakeholders, and may support special events, tours, and visits for the division.

The position supports a range of communications 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 posts, digital signage posts, visitor packages, and other Public Affairs materials. The Writer-Editor also assists the Director and Public Affairs Officer with internal workforce messages and state-of-the-base events for all departments.

The position requires an active DoD security clearance 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%. RMC describes the position as Monday-to-Friday, full-time day-shift work. The stated salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 annually.

Requirements

• 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; applicants 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 with 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 other directly 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.

Benefits

• Career growth investment through training, certification, and education.
• Tuition assistance and certifications.
• Paid relocation assistance may be available.
• Competitive paid vacation package.
• 11 paid federal holidays.
• High-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree