Content Editor

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Content Editor to support a FEMA program.

100% remote work

FEMA requires additional digital communication services to implement user-friendly and accessible updates to FEMA.gov and the FEMA App that improve the customer experience (CX) and ensure clear communication about agency initiatives being rolled out in 2024.

• Routinely update web content, and implements content re-organization, navigation improvement, plain language, or other updates to address user feedback.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for the technical management of content on OEA external websites. Utilize commercial standards and procedures to maximum extent in achievement of this objective.
• Advance FEMA App customer experience initiatives by applying human centered design practices to projects that result in website improvements throughout the year, as identified and prioritized by the FEMA web team.
• Provide project management and content development services to support web content and web improvements for agency campaigns and roll outs throughout the year, in coordination with OEA web team and Public Affairs communication advisors.
• Provide subject matter expertise on the functionality of all content (and asset) management system and existing applications. Proactively initiate corrections and/or provide feedback to content editors based on feedback from the public and other FEMA program offices received via the FEMA web team mailbox.
• Support FEMA.gov and Ready.gov content updating throughout the year by supporting the FEMA web team in handling update requests to website content, utilizing a shared tool for tracking ongoing tickets for web content changes and providing project management as needed to push forward complex content changes.
• Develop personas for FEMA.gov primary customers and validate through working with FEMA program offices and OEA stakeholders. Create a resource that maps customer personas to key web and digital resources to support customer experience initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 7 years of experience.
• Must have or be eligible for a High-risk Public Trust; US Citizenship required
• Proven experience in editing and rewriting dense, complex documents for a general audience, particularly for web and mobile consumption. Ability to transform specialized content into clear, concise, and engaging material.
• Expertise in adapting content for digital platforms, ensuring readability, usability, and engagement on both web and mobile devices. Familiarity with best practices for web content and mobile design.
• Strong understanding of content-related accessibility requirements, including Section 508 compliance. Ability to ensure content is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
• Proficiency with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress, Drupal, or similar, for creating and maintaining digital content.
• Understanding of SEO best practices to optimize content for search engines, and techniques to enhance user engagement and content discoverability.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.