The Role
The role involves providing writing, editing, and communication support for a federal agency, including creating content and copyediting documents.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 is seeking an experienced Writer/Editor to provide communications, writing, and copyediting support. This is a one-year contract position with the potential for extension.
The selected candidate will work on-site at a federal agency’s offices in downtown Washington, D.C., providing essential support for its programs and management initiatives.
Duties Will Include:
- Identify gaps in current communication efforts and develop and execute comprehensive strategic plans to effectively convey agency messaging and priorities
- Provide editorial and communications guidance to program offices
- Write speeches, talking points, and briefings for agency leadership
- Draft original content for webpages, fact sheets, and other communication products on a wide range of topics, tailored for diverse audiences
- Conduct background research to ensure accuracy, completeness, and credibility of communication products
- Copyedit and proofread documents for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, consistency, and adherence to agency style guides
- Perform substantive editing, including reorganizing or rewriting content for coherence, flow, and readability
- Ensure compliance with the Plain Language Act, Section 508 accessibility standards, and agency branding guidelines
- Collaborate closely with government staff, subject matter experts, digital teams, and other contractors
- Track and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders into revised deliverables
Qualifications and Skills:
- 8+ years of professional experience in communications, writing, and editing
- Experience developing comprehensive communications plans and strategies
- Proven experience writing speeches, talking points, and briefings for senior leadership
- Experience producing content for websites, publications, and other communication platforms
- Skilled in copyediting both technical and non-technical materials for clarity, tone, and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while consistently 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 ensuring documents meet accessibility standards
- Familiarity with Plain Language Act requirements
The ideal candidate will also possess:
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including 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) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.
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ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.
Top Skills
Excel
Microsoft Office (Word
Powerpoint)
The Associated Press Stylebook
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The Company
What We Do
ERG is a multidisciplinary consulting firm offering a broad range of professional services. From offices across the country, we serve a spectrum of public and private clients, including federal agencies, state governments, corporations, and universities.
