Job Description

Role Description

Red Carrot is seeking a Junior Writer to support the customer's External Affairs office on a federal communications contract. This role provides writing and editing support across a wide range of communications products that inform Congress, the media, stakeholders, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities

• Write draft speeches and talking points for agency and program leadership
• Proofread written materials for typographical, grammatical, and format errors; ensure products are of consistent quality
• Research and write draft fact sheets, articles, and web content
• Develop and distribute draft newsletters for internal and external audiences
• Apply plain language principles and solid grammar across a range of communications products
• Incorporate a range of styles and voices suitable to various formats and media
• Support design, development, and distribution of written products related to External Affairs plans and publications

Qualifications

• BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience providing writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for reports, news releases, fact sheets, web content, and public speaking scripts
• Strong command of plain language principles
• Ability to obtain a DHS Fitness Determination

Benefits

• 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

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