ERG · 10 hours ago
Writer & Editor – Onsite
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
8+ years expERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. The role involves providing communications, writing, and copyediting support for a federal agency, including developing strategic communication plans and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingHealth CareInformation TechnologyPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Identifying gaps in current communication efforts and developing and executing comprehensive strategic plans for communicating agency messaging and priorities
Providing editorial and communications guidance to program offices
Writing speeches, talking points, and briefings for agency management
Drafting original content for webpages, fact sheets, and other communication products on a wide range of topics, tailored for varied audiences
Conducting background research to ensure the accuracy and completeness of communication products
Copyediting and proofreading documents for grammar, punctuation, clarity, tone, consistency, and adherence to agency style guides
Performing substantive editing, including reorganizing or rewriting documents for coherence and flow
Ensuring compliance with Plain Language Act requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and agency branding
Working closely with government staff, subject matter experts, digital teams, and other contractors
Tracking feedback from multiple stakeholders and incorporating it into revised deliverables
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience doing similar types of work
Experience developing communications plans and strategies
Experience writing speeches, talking points, and/or briefings
Experience writing content for websites and publications
Experience copyediting both technical and non-technical materials
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of The Associated Press Stylebook
Preferred
Superior attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines while 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 bringing documents into compliance with accessibility standards
Familiarity with Plain Language Act requirements
Benefits
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)
Company
ERG
ERG is a consulting and environmental services and consulting firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-10-05Acquired
Leadership Team
David Meyers
CEO
Recent News
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2025-03-29
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