Summary/Objective:
The Rapid Response Writer will work with our Digital Director and Digital Rapid Response Team to tell compelling, nonpartisan and newsworthy stories that connect diverse audiences to the First Amendment. The work will involve researching, writing, editing and fact-checking, often on tight deadlines.
The Rapid Response Writer will research and produce content that supports Freedom Forum's mission to foster First Amendment freedoms for all and engage a general audience to help people better understand their First Amendment freedoms and how they relate to everyday Americans. The content produced is generally for a digital audience.
The Rapid Response Writer will produce articles and occasionally other forms of content for use across digital and social media platforms.
This individual should be digital-minded and a skilled writer who can work on tight deadlines when necessary to create engaging, thoroughly researched content designed to educate all Americans about their First Amendment freedoms.
This position reports to the Content Managing Editor, who reports to the Chief Digital Officer.
Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Create nonpartisan, factual, engaging and educational articles that respond to, help explain and provide analysis on real-time and sometimes breaking/developing news situations involving First Amendment issues.
Research, fact-check and identify appropriate sources for articles on developing news stories, often on tight deadlines.
Work and conduct interviews with Freedom Forum's First Amendment experts and/or outside experts to translate sometimes complex First Amendment issues for a general-interest audience.
Ability to tell compelling stories that connect a digital audience to the First Amendment in strategic ways.
Assist with developing copy for social media campaigns about the First Amendment as needed, with a goal to reach new and broad audiences with engaging First Amendment messages.
Assist with conceptualizing, researching and writing scripts for digital videos.
Follow the guidelines set by the Digital team and the Content Managing Editor to align with Freedom Forum's voice.
Assist with the development of new editorial initiatives when needed.
If requested and approved, represent Freedom Forum among journalism and press industry groups and conferences, helping to maintain connections between journalism professional associations and Freedom Forum staff.
Qualifications:
A passion for the First Amendment and Freedom Forum's mission
Knowledge of U.S. government, civics and the First Amendment is preferred but not required
At least five years of experience writing on tight deadlines, including storytelling and idea generating. A background in journalism is a plus
Deadline-driven with an excellent attention to detail, writing and copyediting skills
The ability to break down complex topics for a broad audience
Demonstrated skill at writing for a digital audience: simple language, short sentences, clarity and use of search engine optimization words
A track record of effectively adapting to the changing media landscape and a readiness to learn how to write and create engaging content for new media platforms
A willingness to dive into First Amendment issues and a desire to help explain those complex issues to diverse audiences
Ability to interview subjects for articles as needed
Strong research skills
Ability to juggle multiple projects at a time and flexibility to change course in a project
Ability to work collaboratively across teams
A self-starter who contributes original thinking and creative energy to our work, and who collaborates and understands the benefits of a good editor and critical thinking
Experience telling stories using social media is a plus but not a requirement
An adherence to journalistic standards of accuracy, fairness, nonpartisanship and attention to detail in producing content
Salary: The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 plus benefits.
Location: Remote with preference for Washington, D.C. If DC-based, up to 10% onsite. Requires up to 10% overnight travel.
Application Process
The priority application deadline is Monday, January 12, 2026.
To apply, please upload your resume and respond to the application questions on the application page. This search is being supported by NRG Consulting Group. Please reach out to **************************** and *************************** with any questions.
The Freedom Forum is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
$115k-120k yearly 23h ago
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Technical Writer
Sparks Group
Writer job in Washington, DC
Sparks Group is looking for a Technical Writer for a long-term contract. This position will require you to work onsite in Washington, DC 4+ days a week. We're looking for someone to perform writing and editing duties including reviewing, developing and updating a variety of operations related technical & internal customer focused documents and electronic media; to include staff/position manuals, digital media, Standard Operating Procedures, internal communications and work instructions.
Technical Writer Responsibilities:
Researches and prepares information for blogs, print, and internal audiences.
Communicates complex operational and policy matters to all levels of stakeholders.
Interpret a variety of instructions provided in writing, orally, by diagram, or in checklist formats.
Understand and translate operations related instructions, standards, regulatory requirements, test data/results, and various other highly technical information into written documents to prescribed department and procurement instructions.
Reviewing, developing, and updating a variety of operations related technical documents; to include staff/position manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, and work instructions.
Technical Writer Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications or Public Affairs.
Four (4) years professional writing experience in a technical and/or customer focused environment.
Experience writing and producing in-depth procedural manuals is required.
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and software tools necessary to create and maintain documentation.
$66k-91k yearly est. 3d ago
Writer Editor
Washington D.C 4.5
Writer job in Washington, DC
General Job Information This position is in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Web Services. The mission of OCTO is to direct the strategy, deployment, and management of DC Government technology with an unwavering commitment to IT excellence, efficiency, and value for government, residents, businesses and visitors. The incumbent serves as a Writer Editor, responsible for performing all necessary technical writing assignments associated with the successful development, maintenance and expansion of Web site content, graphics, and interactive functionality, to ensure that requirements of all technical and target customer groups are met for one hundred and thirty-five (135) technical projects in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. The work requires a high level of expertise in writing and editing and a complete command of sources and research methods in order to develop information on the programs, policies, functions, etc. for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures development and maintenance of Web site content, graphics, and interactive functionality consistent with identified requirements of target technical customer groups. Analyzes Web site usage reports and other sources of internal and external information, including competing and/or industry Web sites, to identify sources of site improvement and expansion. Presents recommendations for site enhancement. Manages cross-functional Web site content development effort as well as develops and edits as appropriate. Coordinates cross-functional site maintenance process, assignment of page-level responsibility, and content, graphics, interactive functionality approval, testing and implementation. Provides direction and support to subsidiaries and internal departments on the development of independent Web sites or appropriate content to be added to Districtwide Web sites. Writes and edits copy for the Web sites of District agencies in the Government of the District of Columbia.
Assists officials District-wide in communicating their ideas more effectively to District residents. Develops online applications for District-wide e-government initiatives. Writes reports and materials for clarity and for consistency with the agency's policies and styles on agency activities that are of interest to the general public. Assists District agencies to promote innovative Web programs. Provide assistance to the Online Editor, Content Editor and Technology Communications Manager to develop and maintain agency Web sites. Tracks developments in the Online world, seeking ways to improve the District's Web presence. Interprets and explains a variety of subjects, and to write or edit materials tailored to specific media and audiences. Develops Internet policy for District agencies. Enhances agency Web sites with such elements as video, still photography, graphics and design. Tests each part of each Web site to ensure information is continuously updated. Constantly updates site content to ensure information is never out of date. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the CS-12 grade level, or its non-District equivalent. Examples of specialized experience include experience with writing and editing principles, methods and practices to write and edit a wide variety of documents, policies, procedures, standards and guidance pertaining to Website; and experience reviewing and editing materials in terms of their substance, format, consistency, grammar, punctuation, document structure and the use of appropriate vocabulary.
OR
An equivalent combination of experience and education.
Licensures and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
There are no special physical demands required to perform this job. The work is performed in an office setting
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm or varies
Type of Appointment: Career Service - Regular Appointment
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1082-13
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a part of a Collective Bargaining Unit
Area of Consideration: Open to the public
Essential/Emergency Designation: This position has an Emergency Employee Designation. The incumbent may be required in essential or emergency situations or when authorized by the agency head to perform critical tasks.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as security-sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Drug Free Workplace: The District of Columbia Government maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
For more information regarding the District of Columbia, OCTO and additional benefits of employment, please see the links below:
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$150k yearly 5d ago
Social Media Writer
Olgoonik 3.7
Writer job in Alexandria, VA
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) is requesting a contractor to provide writing support. These services are being sought for the purpose of Writer/Editor Support for the agency.
Primary Responsibilities:
Draft engaging, accurate posts for NSF's official social media channels.
Collaborate with multimedia staff on storyboarding and message development.
Apply SEO and AEO principles where appropriate.
Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory duties
Education and/or Experience:
Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum 5 years writing for social media platforms, with a minimum of 3 years writing for science-focused organizations.
Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
Experience using social media management systems, such as Cision, for scheduling content.
Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 compliance.
Knowledge of SEO and AEO principles.
Submit two writing samples.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
N/A
Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
General office environment.
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.
$66k-106k yearly est. Auto-Apply 5d ago
Writer
Dc Bar 3.8
Writer job in Washington, DC
The District of Columbia Bar, created by the D.C. Court of Appeals in 1972, is among the largest unified bars in the United States. The precipitating force for the D.C. Bar's creation was the legal commuity's desire to have a single organization that could uphold the ethical standards and rules of professional conduct.
Job Description
The District of Columbia Bar has an opening for a Writer in the Communications Office in the Operations Division. This position is responsible for reporting, writing, and editing assignments for the Bar. This position reports to the Managing Editor (ME).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs reporting assignments within the D.C. Bar and the Washington legal community in general both by telephone and in person in order to prepare news and feature articles for Washington Lawyer.
2. Evaluates the news value to the membership of releases received by the Communications Office and determining whether and how to reproduce such information in the Bar's periodicals.
3. Writes news updates and provides content development for the Bar's Web page.
4. Writes the Bar's Annual Report.
5. Edits materials generated by the Bar for grammatical, spelling, and factual accuracy.
6. Completes writing assignments for other cost centers.
7. Assists with proofreading.
8. Takes photographs of news events.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. BA/BS from an accredited university or college with a focus in journalism or related field with a minimum of three years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience equal to seven years or more.
2. A minimum of three years reporting and writing experience required.
3. Demonstrated ability to generate news and feature articles independently and to juggle several assignments at once.
5. Three or more years of experience working in a membership association or a similar nonprofit environment is strongly preferred.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
7. Must be detail oriented, be able to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment.
8. Demonstrated ability as a writer including strong emphasis on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and adherence to style guide rules; detailed knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style is a must.
9. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees.
10. Must work well under pressure, excellent organizational abilities, set and meet deadlines, be able to manage several priorities in a day; must be adaptable, creative and self-motivated.
11. Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information is a must.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Under the Bar's compensation structure, this position is in the Communications Job Family and at the Specialist Level. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position. The D.C. Bar has an excellent benefits package.
This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. It is recognized that job duties may change over time based on the Bar's needs.
The District of Columbia Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume and 3 writing samples to: ************************************************
$174k-242k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Question Writer (contract)
Water Cooler Trivia
Writer job in Washington, DC
Do you love trivia? Or writing? Or reading Wikipedia? If all three, it already sounds like a great fit. We are always looking for new question writers to join the team. We pay per-question and send a weekly list of categories for which questions are needed. Hundreds of high-quality questions are needed each month.
Our trivia style is halfway between the academic bent of quiz bowl and pop-culture laden pub trivia. We sprinkle in clues but we also have a healthy amount of "lay ups." Here's are some example questions. Interested? Email ********************************, include a link to your LinkedIn page or any other relevant social media accounts, and include 4-5 trivia questions you've written as a sample.
Additionally, we now offer the ability for you to submit your quizzes to us and get paid without becoming a contractor. You can earn up to $150/accepted quiz. Click HERE to submit quizzes directly.
$66k-115k yearly est. Easy Apply 60d+ ago
Social Media Writer
VMD Corp 4.1
Writer job in Alexandria, VA
at VMD Corp
At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth. We help protect American Citizens and the nation's most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don't just dream big, we act on it - through teamwork, dedication, and resilience. In this Social Media Writer role, you will have the opportunity to:
Draft engaging and accurate posts for NSF's official channels, collaborating with multimedia staff on storytelling and message development, and applying search engine and answer engine optimization principles where appropriate. All social content will be accessible, compliant, and aligned with NSF messaging and communications objectives.
Apply SEO and AEO principles where appropriate.
Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Job Requirements
Minimum 5 years writing for social media platforms, with a minimum of 3 years writing for science-focused organizations.
Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
Experience using social media management systems, such as Cision, for scheduling content.
Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 compliance.
Knowledge of SEO and AEO principles.
Submit 2 writing samples.
Basic Qualifiers:
Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree preferred in Science Communication, Strategic or Digital Communications, Technical or Professional Writing, Public Policy Communications, Journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).
Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes
Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5
Desired Certification and Training: Social Media Marketing or Strategy Certificate, Content Marketing Certification, Digital Storytelling Certificate. SEO Certification
Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust
Work Status Allowable: US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Travel and Telecommuting:
Travel: Some (between 10-25%)
Telecommute Options: On site. Ability to work core hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.
$65k-94k yearly est. Auto-Apply 13d ago
Social Media Content Creator
Michael & Son Services 4.5
Writer job in Alexandria, VA
Are you a creative and energetic social media maven ready to reach thousands of our followers with unique and compelling content?
As a member of the Michael & Son marketing team, our Social Media Content Creator will be responsible for the creation and execution of social media strategies and creating engaging branded content. You'll serve as the expert on social content planning with a unique approach to effective messaging across each platform. With tens of thousands of followers across our social platforms and over a million views on TikTok, we're looking for more than generic FB posts but fun, unique and engaging content as you become the voice of Michael & Son!
Qualifications:
Experience with social media platforms in a professional setting (TikTok a plus)
Experience with social media measurement and management tools (aggorapulse)
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field from a four-year college is preferred
Must be comfortable interacting with members of our company and customers via phone, in person, email, and other mediums to organize social content
Willingness and ability to travel from time to time and occasionally work weekends or evenings for public events that require real-time social media coverage
Excellent verbal/written communication, proofreading, and editing skills
Comfortable with camera work and editing within social video platforms
Responsibilities:
Creative, energetic self-starter, able to use the latest social trends and opportunities to create content, interact with our team and community members
Serve as the voice of Michael & Son, creating and launching digital content that expands our digital footprint, increases brand awareness, engagement and conversion volume
Producing videos for TikTok/Reels: editing, writing script, shooting/editing/posting final creative
Track trends and analyze performance to maximize impact of content and social media properties
Create reports on Social media on a weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis to help explain how social media impacts our client's overall goals
Monitoring and managing brand reputation through social listening services, managing responses and proper escalation of comments and inquiries to appropriate personnel/departments
Leverage our existing partnerships like with Capital One Arena and affiliated professional sports teams for giveaways and increase brand exposure.
Serve as our voice, organizing candidates and content for our nonprofit "Michael & Son Cares."
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$52k-78k yearly est. 6d ago
Social Media/ Writer
Red Carrot
Writer job in Alexandria, VA
Social Media/ Writer Clearance- Public Trust or the ability to obtain one Application Requirements- Submission of two writing samples demonstrating social media content, preferably related to science, technology, or research communications
Overview:
The Social Media Specialist - Writer develops engaging, accurate, and accessible social media content in support of a government customer's communications and public engagement objectives. This role translates complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences while ensuring compliance with federal plain language, accessibility, and branding standards.
Key Responsibilities
Draft engaging, accurate social media posts for NSF's official social media channels.
Collaborate with multimedia staff on storytelling, storyboarding, and message development.
Translate complex scientific and technical topics into accessible, audience-appropriate content.
Apply search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles to social media content as appropriate.
Ensure all social media products comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Align all content with NSF messaging, communications objectives, and branding standards.
Use social media management platforms (e.g., Cision or similar tools) to schedule, manage, and support content distribution.
Support integrated communication efforts by coordinating with writers, editors, and digital media staff.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience writing for social media platforms, including at least 3 years writing for science-focused organizations.
Demonstrated ability to distill complex scientific and technical information into clear, compelling language for broad and specialized audiences.
Experience using social media management and scheduling systems (e.g., Cision or similar platforms).
Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
Working knowledge of SEO and AEO principles as applied to digital and social media content.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in journalism, communications, or a science-related field.
Experience supporting communications for federal agencies, research organizations, or science funders.
Benefits at Red Carrot:
At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.
About Us:
Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal government space. Our team is fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and built on expertise. From our inception, we have leveraged industrial engineering principles and data analytics to craft highly efficient solutions for clients' complex needs. As we have grown, we remain focused on research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented, while expanding our range of expert capabilities.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, we have a strong and continually growing presence in Washington, D.C., as well as team members and clients all over the country. We understand the importance of overcoming geographic limitations to provide the best, all-encompassing service to our clients. Red Carrot builds client capacity by implementing Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions on behalf of our clients.
EO Commitment:
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking of any individual or any person associated with such individual, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
$50k-87k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
Social Media Writer
Viderity
Writer job in Alexandria, VA
The Social media content development services will include drafting engaging and accurate posts for NSF's official channels, collaborating with multimedia staff on storytelling and message development, and applying search engine and answer engine optimization principles where appropriate. All social content will be accessible, compliant, and aligned with NSF messaging and communications objectives.
· Draft engaging, accurate posts for NSF's official social media channels.
· Collaborate with multimedia staff on storyboarding and message development.
· Apply SEO and AEO principles where appropriate.
· Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards.
Job requirements
· Minimum 5 years writing for social media platforms, with a minimum of 3 years writing for science-focused organizations.
· Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
· Experience using social media management systems, such as Cision, for scheduling content.
· Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 compliance.
· Knowledge of SEO and AEO principles.
· Submit 2 writing samples.
**Relevant bachelor's degree (journalism, communications or a science-related field) and/or certifications are preferred. Ability to pass a public trust security investigation required.
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$50k-87k yearly est. 20d ago
Social Media Writer
Agile Business Concepts, LLC
Writer job in Alexandria, VA
Job Description
Creates engaging, accurate, and accessible social media content that supports NSF's strategic communications and public outreach goals.
Key Responsibilities: The Social Media Writer drafts and schedules posts for NSF's official social channels, collaborates with multimedia and communications teams on storytelling and message development, and applies SEO/AEO principles where appropriate. The role ensures all content aligns with NSF messaging, branding, and federal accessibility and plain‑language requirements while supporting campaign performance through data‑informed content development.
Qualifications:
Experience writing for social media, preferably for science‑focused or government organizations; strong concise writing skills; familiarity with social media management tools; understanding of federal communication and accessibility requirements; Public Trust clearance eligibility.
US Citizen Required:
$50k-87k yearly est. 18d ago
Cyber Ethics & Responsible AI Writer
Silveredgegs
Writer job in Columbia, MD
SilverEdge, now an SAIC company, is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Cyber Ethics & Responsible AI Writer to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Ethics & LLM Evaluation Specialist to contribute to a cutting-edge project. The core focus of this role is to test and evaluate a Large Language Model's (LLM) ability to make sound ethical decisions within the context of penetration testing and ethical hacking scenarios. You will be responsible for crafting complex ethical dilemmas encountered in real-world cybersecurity practices to meticulously evaluate a model's capability against industry best practices, legal frameworks, and established ethical guidelines. Your expertise will directly contribute to the responsible development and deployment of AI in cybersecurity.
Required Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Design and write nuanced, realistic ethical dilemma questions and scenarios specifically tailored to penetration testing and ethical hacking. These scenarios should probe the LLM's understanding of reasoning through complex cyber constraints and ethical quandaries.
Craft effective prompts and responses based on the developed scenarios to elicit detailed responses from the LLM while adhering to
Relevant cybersecurity industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., CFAA, DMCA, GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant local/international laws depending on scenario context).
Established ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for cybersecurity professionals (e.g., from SANS, (ISC)², CREST, EC-Council).
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in a related field
U.S. Security Clearance is required to support this effort
Deep Cybersecurity Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, or a closely related cybersecurity role.
Ethical & Legal Acumen: Demonstrable, in-depth understanding and practical experience with:
Cybersecurity industry standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP Top 10, PTES).
Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to cybercrime, data privacy, and computer misuse.
Ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for cybersecurity professionals.
Scenario Creation: Proven ability to conceptualize and articulate complex technical and ethical scenarios in a clear and understandable manner.
Excellent Written Communication: Ability to write clear, concise, and well-structured prompts, evaluations, and reports.
Understanding of Cyber Incidents: Familiarity with a range of historical and contemporary cyber incidents and the ethical dilemmas they presented.
Familiarity with LLMs: A foundational understanding of what Large Language Models are, how they generate responses, and their general capabilities and limitations. You do not need to be an AI developer, but you should understand how to interact with an LLM.
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.
$47k-82k yearly est. Auto-Apply 7d ago
Cyber Ethics & Responsible AI Writer
Silveredge Government Solutions
Writer job in Columbia, MD
SilverEdge, now an SAIC company, is a premier provider of innovative cyber, software, and intelligence solutions, addressing mission-critical challenges for the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and beyond. We are dedicated to delivering impactful results to meet mission goals through cutting-edge technology and expertise. We are seeking a Cyber Ethics & Responsible AI Writer to join our dynamic team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Ethics & LLM Evaluation Specialist to contribute to a cutting-edge project. The core focus of this role is to test and evaluate a Large Language Model's (LLM) ability to make sound ethical decisions within the context of penetration testing and ethical hacking scenarios. You will be responsible for crafting complex ethical dilemmas encountered in real-world cybersecurity practices to meticulously evaluate a model's capability against industry best practices, legal frameworks, and established ethical guidelines. Your expertise will directly contribute to the responsible development and deployment of AI in cybersecurity.
Required Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Design and write nuanced, realistic ethical dilemma questions and scenarios specifically tailored to penetration testing and ethical hacking. These scenarios should probe the LLM's understanding of reasoning through complex cyber constraints and ethical quandaries.
Craft effective prompts and responses based on the developed scenarios to elicit detailed responses from the LLM while adhering to
Relevant cybersecurity industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., CFAA, DMCA, GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant local/international laws depending on scenario context).
Established ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for cybersecurity professionals (e.g., from SANS, (ISC)², CREST, EC-Council).
Required Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in a related field
U.S. Security Clearance is required to support this effort
Deep Cybersecurity Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, or a closely related cybersecurity role.
Ethical & Legal Acumen: Demonstrable, in-depth understanding and practical experience with:
Cybersecurity industry standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, OWASP Top 10, PTES).
Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to cybercrime, data privacy, and computer misuse.
Ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for cybersecurity professionals.
Scenario Creation: Proven ability to conceptualize and articulate complex technical and ethical scenarios in a clear and understandable manner.
Excellent Written Communication: Ability to write clear, concise, and well-structured prompts, evaluations, and reports.
Understanding of Cyber Incidents: Familiarity with a range of historical and contemporary cyber incidents and the ethical dilemmas they presented.
Familiarity with LLMs: A foundational understanding of what Large Language Models are, how they generate responses, and their general capabilities and limitations. You do not need to be an AI developer, but you should understand how to interact with an LLM.
About SilverEdge
SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world's most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies. SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
$47k-82k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
UX Writer
Mediabarn
Writer job in Oakton, VA
Description
Basic Purpose to shape product experiences by creating useful, meaningful technical text and documents that help users complete the task at hand. Set the vision for content and drive cohesive product narratives across multiple platforms and touch points. Manage user experience writing workflow, maintaining deadlines and ensuring timely deliverables to the design team. Work independently with limited guidance and direction on moderately complex projects. Participate in the creation and evolution of user experience messaging strategy. Recommend messaging solutions that support the user experience and meet brand tone and voice guidelines.
Responsibilities
• Drive a vision for instructional, educational and help based content across all products
• Write clear, concise user interface copy for products, including microcopy, instructional text and error messaging
• Develop a vision for messaging across a given product and ensure tactical execution to drive cohesive narratives across all digital touch points
• Utilize storytelling and narrative skills to improve user experience in alignment with the brand's tone and voice
• Collaborate with designers, analysts, researchers and product managers to define and drive user\-centered experiences
• Influence writing strategy and anticipates internal\/external business challenges
• Originate new concepts, strategies or innovative approaches to user experience messaging that have significant impact
• Coordinate the writing processes to improve project efficiency
• Ensure all user interface language follows brand's conventions for punctuation, capitalization and grammar
• Identify opportunities to define and establish conventions for digital messaging
• Create and apply user experience models, such as journey maps or personas
• Research and analyze moderately complex messaging problems, identify opportunities to solve problems utilizing text
• Remain knowledgeable and serve as advocate for content best practices within UX Design team
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines across a broad variety of product categories and audiences
• Proactively identify language concerns and successfully addresses those issues to ensure projects stay on track to meet project milestones, project time\/scope\/quality\/funding expectations, and business objectives
• Assist teams through the Development Lifecycle for multiple projects within various phases; ensuring that the deliverables meet language expectations
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and efficiency for developing language within products that meet business and member needs
• Work on multiple projects prioritizing them according to project needs, level of effort of tasks and project timelines
• Perform active check\-ins with UX and visual designers to ensure all materials are vetted through the technical writing team
• Participate in development, testing and implementation of UX design projects
• Analyze and document project requirements
• Maintain and monitor solution effectiveness
• Remain abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices and trends
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working experience outside the classroom in technical writing, UX writing, fact\-checking, copywriting or content\/creative strategy
• Advanced cross\-group collaboration and persuasion skills
• Advanced skill in project management to include establishing and leading project teams; managing timelines\/deadlines\/resources; ensuring successful project implementation
• Ability to lead, guide and mentor others
• Ability to articulate design concepts to a broad audience, including non\-designers
• Advanced communication skills both verbal and visual
• Advanced detail and organizational skills
• Ability to apply analytical, creative, visual, and critical thinking
• Advanced knowledge of effective writing and editing
• Experience of user centered design processes and best practices
• Working knowledge of modern development standards, techniques and methodologies (e.g., HTML, XHTML, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, etc.)
• Working knowledge of web, mobile and application design
• Working knowledge of best practices for web and mobile\-based content, tools, and forms
• Desired \- Master's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Desired \- Knowledge of financial services industry and products
• Desired \- Human Factors Institute Certified Analyst
* Local candidates able to work hybrid only.
* No 3rd party recruiters please. * Our client will only accept the following: US Citizens, Green Card Holders, TN Visa, Green Card EAD's. Candidates cannot be on a sponsored work Visa.
Benefits Fulltime Hourly Employees are eligible for:
Free Health Insurance
Free Dental Insurance
Free Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short\-term disability Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
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$50k-87k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Chief Editor
African Psychological Association
Writer job in Washington, DC
The African Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychologists and the mental health industry in every African country. The APA seeks to educate Africans and the diaspora about psychology, behavioral health and mental wellness. We seek to promote psychology as a science and support appropriate practice. We hope to foster the education and training of future psychological researchers, practitioners and educators. We act as advocates for the use of psychological knowledge and practice to inform public policy and champion the application of psychology to promote human rights, overall health, wellness, dignity and esteem.
For more information, please African Psychological Association's website at
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Job Description
Your responsibilities are as follows:
Managing Editorial Staff
• Liaising with the Regional Content Directors (Editors) and Regional Project Directors to discuss development of country content
• Directly overseeing all Regional Content Directors (Editors), acting as a supervisor, mentor and guide
Setting and Enforcing Policies
• Setting and enforcing policies and procedures used by the APA (Africa)'s Regional Content Directors (Editors) and contributors
• Establishing and overseeing compliance with style standards (including making certain that all Regional Content Directors (Editors) and contributors use the correct fonts and punctuation, spelling and follow grammar guidelines)
• Setting times for editorial meetings, deadlines for sending the contributions for review by Content Directors (Editors) and deadlines for sending final drafts to the Chief Editor
• Helping to enforce policies established by the APA (Africa) regarding what content is appropriate for publication
Determining Coverage
• Approving and denying pitched editorials and feature stories
• Assigning high profile stories/special interest pieces to contributors
• Acting as an advisor in deciding how stories are reported
• Working with Regional Content Directors (Editors) to ensure that all countries/territories have a minimum of one (1) reliable Content Contributor
Liaison Responsibilities
• Serving as the primary liaison between the editorial staff and the Managing Director
• Fielding emails and phone calls from the public related to published content
Additional Information
BENEFITS
Opportunity to make a difference in an emerging market and focus on the African Region
Provided
[email protected]
email account
Provided access to the African Psychological Association's Online Team Portal
Work with a dynamic team of motivated young people
This is an
unpaid
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boost your portfolio of work experience
$51k-82k yearly est. 17h ago
Writer-Editor (Newspaper) NF-04
Department of Defense
Writer job in Washington, DC
Apply Writer-Editor (Newspaper) NF-04 Department of Defense Defense Media Activity Stars and Stripes Central Apply Print Share * * * * Save * This job is open to * Requirements * How you will be evaluated * Required documents * How to apply is located at Stars and Stripes Central in Washington, D.C..
Incentives and Bonuses
* Incentives will not be paid.
Summary
This position is located at Stars and Stripes Central in Washington, D.C..
Incentives and Bonuses
* Incentives will not be paid.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/15/2026 to 02/15/2026
Salary $85,000 to - $105,000 per year Pay scale & grade NF 4
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time - Regular Hours Monday through Friday 0900 to 1700. May include occasional Weekend and Holidays. Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
* 1082 Writing And Editing
Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number O1NAFHT-26-12866036 Control number 854703200
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Duties
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* The incumbent serves as Bureau Chief and is responsible for the overall production and operations of the bureau to include planning, supervising, writing, images and editing for Stars and Stripes publications within the assigned region.
* Ensures accurate graphic and interactive material is produced as appropriate to expand, explain and enhance the text. Researches and verifies information presented in publications.
* Determines priorities, assigns, reviews, and accepts or rejects work. Assigns projects, mentors subordinates and monitors and evaluates their progress.
* Coordinates with co-workers, writers, subject matter experts, contractors, DoD agencies, and other individuals within government and private sector organizations as appropriate.
* Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
* Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
* Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
* A one-year probationary period may be required.
* Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
* Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
Three years of work experience as a reporter, or editor, with a commercial news organizations such as news agencies, or newspapers, or broadcaster or news websites.
Preferred are those candidates who possess a 4-yr course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in journalism and related work experience as described above.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Initial cut-off date
* Wednesday January 28, 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (CST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
Area of Consideration
* This job is open to applicants Worldwide.
Manual Application Option
* If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
* Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 pm CST on 02/15/2026 to ensure timely processing.
* Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
* Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Allowances and Differential
* This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
* Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
* Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See *************************** for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
* After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Discover Your Path to Success
* Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
* Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
* Click this URL to view the kit: ***********************************************************************************
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It
We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
* Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
* We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
* If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.
Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying
When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
* NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
* NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
* NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)
Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.
Benefits
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.
Review our benefits
Required documents
Required Documents
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About Your Resume
* Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
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* Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (**********************************************************************
* Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
* To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
Required Documents
* Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
* Resume
Other Accepted Documents
* Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
* Cover Letter
* DD-214/ Statement of Service
* Supporting Documents for eligibilities
* PCS Orders
* Performance Appraisal
* Resume
* Separation Notice (RIF)
* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
* Transcript
How to Apply
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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at ************************ and search for Announcement number O1NAFHT-26-12866036. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/15/2026 to receive consideration.
* Click Apply to access the online application.
* You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
* Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
* Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
* You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application.
* It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Click this link to preview the application:*********************************************************
* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at ********************************************
* To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit ***************************************************
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.
Agency contact information
KIMBERLY GRUBBS
Phone ************ Email ****************************** Address HT-NAF-STSTUS STARS STRIPES
DO NOT MAIL
Arlington, VA 22202
US
Next steps
Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed
1. Application Review
* Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
* If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
2. Keeping You Informed
* If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
* As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
* Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.
Your Next Steps to Stay on Top of Your Application
1. Check Your Contact Information
* If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible.
2. Ensure You Receive Updates
* Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us,
* Make sure your mailbox isn't full and check your spam or junk folder to avoid missing important updates about your application.
3. Sign Up for Text Alerts
* Want to stay ahead in the hiring process? In your USAJOBS profile, you can sign up to receive text alerts about jobs you applied to or tasks you need to complete.
We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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About Your Resume
* Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
* ******************************************************************************************************************************************
* Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (**********************************************************************
* Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
Expedite Your Hiring
* To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
Required Documents
* Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
* Resume
Other Accepted Documents
* Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
* Cover Letter
* DD-214/ Statement of Service
* Supporting Documents for eligibilities
* PCS Orders
* Performance Appraisal
* Resume
* Separation Notice (RIF)
* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
* Transcript
$85k-105k yearly 4d ago
Writer II, News
AAAS 4.3
Writer job in Washington, DC
Reporting to Deputy News Editor David Malakoff, the AI in Science reporter will establish News from Science as the leader in covering how artificial intelligence, especially large language models, is transforming scientific research. The goal is to make Science required reading for scientists from other disciplines who want to understand the potential and pitfalls of these powerful technologies for their own work, young scientists wondering how AI might affect their careers and future workplaces, and policymakers interested in the implications of AI for the scientific enterprise.
This is a hybrid position, based in Science's Washington, DC, office.
Help us ignite the next era of science.
What You'll Do
* Identify stories by following social media, attending conferences, reading the literature, and cultivating sources in the field
* Report and write stories, ranging from brief news items to features. Story types will include news, trends, narrative features, profiles, and career and community stories
* Work with the Visuals team to come up with compelling ways to illustrate these often-abstract topics
* Work with the social media producers to promote the AI coverage
* Appear in short and long-form videos and podcasts as the face and voice of Science's AI coverage
Specific Areas of Coverage
* New AI uses in specific research fields as well as interdisciplinary approaches
* AI-accelerated scientific breakthroughs around the globe
* Research to promote transparency, ensure integrity, and establish ethical guidelines in AI;AI in scientific publishing, including risks such as bias, plagiarism, and fraud, which threaten the integrity of the scientific literature
* Forecasts on how AI might remake training, employment, and compensation in the scientific workforce
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in science or related field
* Demonstrated reporting and writing skills
* A record of covering AI in science
Application Process
Submit a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position by January 20, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. A Recruiter will contact you with next steps if you are selected for an interview.
The anticipated initial rate of compensation for this position is $82,000 - $85,000 per year. AAAS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, each subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply.
Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of AAAS and will be based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant factors. AAAS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.
AAAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category. AAAS uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Search Firm and Employment Agency Disclaimer
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Any unsolicited resumes sent to AAAS from a third party, such as an agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to an AAAS mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to AAAS employees, or to the AAAS resume database will be considered AAAS property. Verbal or written communications from any employee of AAAS shall not be considered binding obligations. AAAS Human Resources is the only AAAS representative authorized by AAAS entering into any employment agreements with any third party. AAAS will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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$82k-85k yearly 4d ago
Staff Writer
Air & Space Forces Assoc
Writer job in Arlington, VA
The Staff Writer is responsible for generating content for Air & Space Forces Magazine, both online and in print. This writer produces 4-5 stories per week for the website/Daily Report and regular features for the print magazine. Articles focus on the activities, equipment, and strategy of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. S/he is expected to both pitch their own story ideas and be able to execute stories as assigned. The Staff Writer may also be called on to edit content from other reporters or the News Editor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Writing & Reporting (approximately 90% of effort):
Research and write 4-5 news articles per week, ranging from about 400 to 1,200 words for airandspaceforces.com.
Research and write regular long-form articles for the print magazine with a broader, longer-term look at key issues facing the Air Force and Space Force.
Conduct interviews with senior military and civilian officials, attend conferences, symposia, and other events where officials are speaking, visit the Pentagon, and travel to military installations to cover military training and activities firsthand
Research, read, and help curate relevant content from other sources
Other Duties as Assigned (approximately 10% of effort):
Assist other staff with editing, proofreading, and content development.
Copy edit and/or proof-read colleagues' content as needed.
Conduct search engine optimization (SEO) by tagging and enhancing articles to maximize exposure before publication.
$43k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Storyteller, AU Now, University Communications and Marketing (Student) (FWS)
American University 4.3
Writer job in Washington, DC
Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, and Contribute to Your University Community. is available only to enrolled American University students. Important guidance for current American University employees: American University current employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process.
Department:
Community Communications
Time Type:
Part time
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
Summary:
The student storyteller will work closely with the University Communications and Marketing team that produces AU Now-the weekly campus newsletter-to create and publish digital content for and about AU students. The student storyteller should be curious, adept at creating and editing video content, willing to engage with the campus community on camera, and ready to go out and explore the small city housed within the university.
Essential Functions:
* Digital and social media content creation.
* Engage in different aspects of the AU community and tell stories about different facets of student life.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
* Part-time.
* 6 hours per week.
Salary Range:
* $17.95 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Strong sense of initiative and ability to work on a team.
* Comfortable in front of a camera; public speaking experience is a plus.
* Comfortable using social media and other digital tools.
* Excellent time management skills and ability to work both collaboratively and independently to prioritize assigned tasks and execute them on a deadline.
* Willingness to think outside the box and have fun.
* This student must be a creative self-starter, dependable, organized, and skilled with digital and social media content creation.
Preferred Education and Experience:
* Well-connected on campus, with awareness of campus happenings and trends.
* Ability to write some short news or feature articles.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
* Open to all students with a Federal Work Study award who are enrolled in an American University degree program for the 2025-26 academic year.
* May require occasional evening and weekend work.
Other Details
* This position is available only to enrolled American University students.
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Section Editor
Shepherd University 3.4
Writer job in Shepherdstown, WV
Posting Number Stu416P Working Title Section Editor FLSA Exempt Student Pay Level B Advertised Pay Rate 10.00 Position Status FWS/REG Department Student Emp Dept of Contemporary Art and Theater Job Summary/Basic Function The Picket Section Editors are required to write one news story a week in addition to leading reporters assigned with writing news stories, and are required to complete the first process of editing a news story and then send it to the Editor-in-Chief for final edits. The Section Editors are also part of the Picket Editorial Board and will meet weekly with other editors to discuss weekly planning, story pitches, and to vote on a monthly editorial. The Section Editors are required to write at least one editorial per semester. The Section Editors are required to represent The Picket Newspaper in Shepherd University's weekly Student Government Association meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Shepherd student in good standing with strong communication skills and demonstrated steady work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have previous experience working with The Picket, with strong team-building skills, as well an ability to work extremely well with others in a diverse campus community environment. The preferred candidate will also have a working knowledge of Associated Press style, reporting experience, self-motivation, and the ability to multi-task and deadlines.
Posting Date 09/17/2025 Close Date Special Instructions Summary
The average writer in Lansdowne, VA earns between $39,000 and $112,000 annually. This compares to the national average writer range of $40,000 to $107,000.