Linguist – Plain Language Writer/Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Review, modify, and rewrite original texts into clear, concise, and easily understandable language while adhering to client brand and style guidelines.

• Adapt materials for various educational levels, cultural contexts, and accessibility requirements of diverse target audiences.

• Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy.

• Maintain consistency and coherence across documents by applying readability best practices, including Flesch-Kincaid and accessibility standards.

• Conduct comprehensive quality reviews and finalize documents for submission.

• Convert government forms, letters, and public notices into clear, simple English tailored to literacy levels, such as a 5th-grade reading level.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in professional writing, editing, or plain language communication.

• Experience in government, public sector, or healthcare communications is highly advantageous.

• Strong understanding of English grammar, syntax, style, and regional/idiomatic nuances.

• Familiarity with cognitive accessibility guidelines, "easy read" standards, and document design/remediation.

• Strong commitment to maintaining professional confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive public sector information.

• Proficient in using content management tools, collaboration platforms, and Adobe markup tools for document reviews.

• Access to a reliable computer and a secure/private, high-speed internet connection.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible, project-based assignments designed to fit your availability.

• Opportunity to enhance the clarity, equity, and comprehensibility of important public information for diverse communities.