Junior Writer

Job Overview

Junior Writer (Level I)

JANSON is hiring a Junior Writer. This is a full-time hybrid position with approved telework and will be remote with an expectation to work onsite in Washington DC and/or Arlington VA 3 days a week or as mission dictates.

This position requires a professional who can work successfully in a fast-paced customer environment. The ideal candidate will excel in a team environment yet bring forward a decisive personality to successfully engage with peers and senior government officials. Must be polished, reliable, flexible, trustworthy, self-motivated, professional, and capable of managing workload and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Location: Hybrid- Client site within District of Columbia/ Arlington Virginia 3 Days a week.

Clearance: Secret

Start: TBD

JOB DUTIES:

• Writing speeches and talking points for agency and program leadership.
• Proofreading written materials for typographical, grammatical and format errors; ensuring products are of consistent quality.
• Researching and writing fact sheets, articles, and web content.
• Developing and distributing newsletters for both internal and external audiences. Designing, developing, launching, distributing, and otherwise supporting written products related external affairs plans and publications as identified.
• Applying plain language principles (www.plainlanguage.gov) and solid grammar to a range of products to support communicating CISA’s mission.
• Incorporating a range of styles and “voices” suitable to various formats or media.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or Related Field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ of demonstrated experience providing all writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception as requested, for any of the following materials: reports, news releases, fact sheets, Web site text, and public speaking scripts.
• Strong writing and editing skills, including doing so quickly and efficiently
• Proactive in seeking out story opportunities that advance the strategic narrative
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated individual that works well with a team and adapts to dynamic environment changes
• Experience drafting talking points, written articles, and marketing content
• Experience supporting senior leaders and General Officers
• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities
• Strong client engagement skills and team player mentality
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• SECRET Clearance Preferred

JANSON provides a competitive benefits package with all the things we love and need:

• Competitive base salary
• Hybrid work flexibility
• 401K with matching incentive
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance PTO
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

JANSON has a reputation for delivering service excellence and we do this by listening, thinking, AND delivering! We love what we do. We take care of our customers, our employees, and others. If you’re ready to make a difference and bring our customers’ mission to life while enhancing your career and growth goals – we would love for you to join us!

JANSON is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Writing, editing, and proofreading: 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22030

Salary : $105,000 - $115,000