Content Writer

Content Writer

Location: Washington, DC - 60% Onsite

Security Clearance: [USC/Dual Citizens- Public Trust-- Required]

Role Description:

• Write a variety of both short-form and long-form content for clients, including blog articles, webinars and presentations, web content, infographics, brochures, infographics, video scripts, and guides.
• Become a product SME, gaining a deep knowledge of specific policy topic areas as required.
• Collaborate internally and with the client across account, design, strategy, policy, and content teams to uncover customer and business needs, then translate them into engaging partner, leadership, and customer materials.

• Determine story structure and tone as necessary to address intended audiences and end goals.
• Review both peer- and client-written content and provide constructive feedback that advocates for quality, client style, and comprehension.
• Proofread all deliverables from initial development through final stages to ensure quality and error-free work at every step.
• Review client and peer feedback and address it through revisions of content.
• Present, and if necessary, defend content decisions and recommendations.
• Participate in content strategy and editorial meetings.

Here s what you need:

• 5+ years of professional copywriting experience with writing samples or a portfolio of work
• Experience working with tracked changes in Word and working in drafting templates
• Experience using client style guides and reference materials, such as Chicago Manual of
• Style and AP Stylebook
• Experience with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

Bonus if you have experience:

• Creating or working with content strategy, including content audits, creative briefs, and messaging frameworks
• Analyzing high-level government policy and translating those ideas for audiences in easy-to understand, accurate, and effective language.
• Working with plain language
• Utilizing AI tools that simplify content workflow.