Writer

LMD•Arlington, VA

4d•$55,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

LMD Agency is seeking a talented Writer to join its award-winning team. The Writer will be responsible for developing creative and technical content, along with social content, for a government organization. This role involves working with a communications team to develop content for distribution to various audiences. This position is contingent upon LMD being awarded a federal contract. LMD Agency is a woman-owned small business with fully in-house capabilities including branding, design, content, research, strategy, video, media, web, and organizational change management. For over 50 years, LMD has supported organizations in the public and private sector to transition, rebrand, or meet new goals.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Currently holds, or can obtain, DHS Fitness Determination.
BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience providing all writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception as requested for any of the following materials: reports, news releases, fact sheets, website text, and public speaking scripts.

Responsibilities

Write speeches and talking points for agency and program leadership.
Proofread written materials for typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors, ensuring products are of consistent quality.
Research and write fact sheets, articles, and web content.
Develop and distribute newsletters for both internal and external audiences.
Design, develop, launch, distribute, and support written products related to external affairs plans and publications as identified.
Apply plain language principles (www.plainlanguage.gov) and solid grammar.
Incorporate a range of styles and “voices” suitable for various formats or media.