A Writer writes books, stories, articles, scripts or other original material, including fiction and non-fiction. Works independently or as staff for a magazine, newspaper, journal or social media organization.
$78,132 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
Washington, DC Job Details 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Referral program Qualifications AP style Speech writing Content writing Feature writing Articles (public relations strategies) Public relations speeches Editorial guidelines Full Job Description AMSG is seeking a Sr Writer to support the Army's MEDCOM and provide communications support services through the development of precision program support for Army Medicine Outreach. AMSG supports a diverse portfolio of programs across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Our success is driven by our core values, Competence, Courage, Compassion, Character, Communication, and Community, combined with the expertise of our professionals and the strength of our teams. AMSG takes pride in fostering an exceptional work environment that inspires collaboration, innovation, and a highly motivated workforce dedicated to mission success. We offer a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, referral bonuses) and numerous training opportunities for professional development and growth. Apply today and join our team of talented professionals!
Minimum Qualifications Education & Years of Experience:
At a minimum, a bachelor's degree in journalism or communications with eight years of writing/authorship experience. Must be able to write command-level speeches and articles. Ability to author content that will include feature writing, minimal copywriting, news releases, and briefings. Must be knowledgeable of applicable industry and government standards of writing - primarily the AP style writing guide, and Army Regulation 360-1.
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US Location:
Washington DC & Remote Start Date:
1 October 2026 Key Responsibilities Develops and drafts tailored outreach campaigns, strategic communications strategies, and tactical execution plans for high-visibility events for government approval. Interview subjects on diverse topics relevant to MEDCOM to author cohesive, multi-platform content—including executive speechwriting, feature stories, public information, briefings, and social media—tailored to specific stakeholder categories while ensuring strict alignment with the organizational communication strategy. Evaluate campaign performance to provide actionable recommendations for improving stakeholder collaboration and deliver a Monthly Status Report to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) that encompasses comprehensive operational tracking, metrics, and reporting data.
