Technical Writer – Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, compose, revise, and edit various written materials that support educational video production and public outreach efforts.

• Create and refine reports, articles, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, guidebooks, training documents, fact sheets, reference materials, speeches, scripts, press releases, website content, and other communication products as needed.

• Convert scientific literature, clinical guidelines, and technical information into accessible language that is appropriate for public audiences.

• Assess written materials for technical accuracy, consistency, readability, grammar, style, and adherence to approved clinical guidelines.

• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), clinicians, researchers, project managers, and government stakeholders to confirm the accuracy and thoroughness of educational content.

• Edit scripts and accompanying production materials to ensure alignment with evidence-based practices and established messaging.

• Implement Federal plain language principles and editorial standards to enhance clarity, accessibility, and audience understanding.

• Ensure that written products convey a serious, compassionate, and hopeful tone while addressing topics related to trauma, PTSD, effective treatments, and co-occurring conditions.

• Create content that is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and honors the diverse experiences of Veterans and other individuals impacted by trauma.

• Manage document review cycles and integrate government feedback while ensuring version control and editorial consistency.

• Verify citations, references, terminology, and formatting for accuracy and uniformity across all deliverables.

• Ensure that written materials adhere to relevant accessibility standards, organizational style guides, branding requirements, and quality assurance protocols.

• Assist public awareness campaigns, including initiatives for PTSD Awareness Month, by generating and refining educational and promotional communication materials.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Public Health, Health Communications, or a related field.

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in providing technical writing and editing services pertinent to the requirements of this task order.

• Proven experience in producing and editing professional written communications for healthcare, government, educational, or scientific organizations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Training & Development