Writer & Editor – Onsite

ERG•Washington, DC

5d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ERG seeks an experienced writer/editor to provide communications, writing, and copyediting support. This is a one-year contract position with potential for extension. The person hired for this role will work on-site at the offices of a federal agency in downtown Washington, D.C., providing support for its programs and management.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience doing similar types of work
Experience developing communications plans and strategies
Experience writing speeches, talking points, and/or briefings
Experience writing content for websites and publications
Experience copyediting both technical and non-technical materials
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of The Associated Press Stylebook

Nice To Haves

Superior attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work
BA/BS in journalism, English, environmental or occupational health science, or a related field
Experience writing about health and safety topics
Experience performing Section 508 reviews and bringing documents into compliance with accessibility standards
Familiarity with Plain Language Act requirements

Responsibilities

Identifying gaps in current communication efforts and developing and executing comprehensive strategic plans for communicating agency messaging and priorities
Providing editorial and communications guidance to program offices
Writing speeches, talking points, and briefings for agency management
Drafting original content for webpages, fact sheets, and other communication products on a wide range of topics, tailored for varied audiences
Conducting background research to ensure the accuracy and completeness of communication products
Copyediting and proofreading documents for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, consistency, and adherence to agency style guides
Performing substantive editing, including reorganizing or rewriting documents for coherence and flow
Ensuring compliance with Plain Language Act requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and agency branding
Working closely with government staff, subject matter experts, digital teams, and other contractors
Tracking feedback from multiple stakeholders and incorporating it into revised deliverables

Benefits

health and dental insurance
life insurance
long-term disability
educational benefits
FSAs
a generous 401k plan
profit sharing
an EAP
11-20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)