Writer/Editor III - Speechwriting focus

Remote but must be local to DC/VA/MD area for travel into DC for occasional meetings

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Our client is looking for a talented Writer/Editor to perform original writing and editing of the full range of OJP communications products, including speeches, content for websites (including social media), publications, a bimonthly online newsletter, correspondence, and other items as designated by OJP. The writer/editor will work closely with the OJP Administrator, senior policy staff, and OJP subject matter experts, including federal and contract staff. The Writer/Editor must have the ability to translate complex social science and juvenile justice research and technical materials into plain language, and to write about the implications of this research for a wide range of juvenile justice and child protection audiences, policymakers, and the general public.

The Writer/Editor, for example, must have the ability to use plain language to describe complex research findings that are published in peer-reviewed academic journals because the methods and implications of the findings must be conveyed to executive-level leaders and other professionals who have no research background. The Writer/Editor will work closely with OJJDP senior staff and subject matter experts, including federal and contract staff. This will include, but not be limited to:

Write and edit a variety of documents and digital content related to juvenile justice topics.
Translate text into plain language for use by non-technical lay audiences.
Draft blogs and other web content for an audience of juvenile justice professionals and policymakers.
Support the development and production of a variety of publications, including reports, journals, speeches, articles, brochures, fliers, and promotional items.
Overseeing the creation, maintenance and updating of standard operating procedures.
Copyedit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and grammatical correctness.
Demonstrate knowledge of writing, editing, and style guidelines and best practices.
Provide quality control of products throughout the development process.
Perform communications and coordination activities.
Attending staff meetings, strategic planning and policy meetings, product development and dissemination meetings, and other ad hoc meetings with program staff and senior leadership.
Interviewing subject matter experts.
Working closely with subject matter experts to draft, review, and revise content for OJJDP communications/messaging.
Attending meeting of the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice, listening sessions on topics that are germane to OJJDP's work, and various agency workshops and presentations.

The Writer/Editor must have the ability to write and edit a range of materials and possess a comprehensive knowledge of English syntax and composition, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, usage, vocabulary, format standards for footnotes, bibliographies. The Writer/Editor will edit material for clarity, coherence, and rational development of ideas, tailoring it to meet the information needs of the intended audience.

Please Note: This is a full-time remote position, but we prefer a candidate to be residing in the Maryland / Virginia / DC metro area and who would be able to attend occasional meetings in person in Washington, D.C. and/or Gaithersburg, MD.

Required Skills:

Five (5) years of directly relevant work experience writing and editing publications and various documents. Excellent writing skills required and knowledge of style guidelines.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (e.g., English, Communications).
Strong writer with experience writing on juvenile justice and/or social science topics.
Demonstrated experience and/or examples of published works, written or edited.
Ability to create content for a variety of media.
Excellent writing and editing skills, and knowledge of style guidelines.
Flexibility to adapt to changing/evolving client needs.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro.
The drive to excel and succeed; self-motivated.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain Public Trust security clearance.

Security Clearance: Required. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

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