Senior Writer and Copy Editor

Summary

Join Bixal as a Senior Writer and Copy Editor and contribute to the digital transformation of federal and international clients. This full-time, remote position (contingent on contract award) offers a unique opportunity to impact a human-centered project. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team, ensuring content meets standards across all client platforms. The role involves leading the evolution of content standards, collaborating with a federal partner, and coaching other copy editors. This position is for a defined period (up to two years and three months). Bixal is committed to transparency and supporting your professional journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience, plus at least four years of relevant experience
• Excellent writing and editing skills with a focus on digital content
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong understanding of human-centered design strategies, methods, and approaches
• Experience in the Drupal Content Management System (CMS), GitHub, Microsoft Word, and User Interface (UI) mockup tools like UX Pin and Sketch

Responsibilities

• Maintain a focus on the user experience with all work produced
• Manage highly collaborative work in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with federal partner to manage and prioritize the creation of content standards and to continuously evolve and improve the content style guide and content design patterns
• Lead the continuous evolution and improvement of the content community of practice and relevant trainings
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure centralized content
• Copy edit high-priority work to ensure high quality and standards
• Coach other copy editing members of the content team as necessary to maintain a high quality of work
• Develop metric-driven reports on overall content standards work and progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting/agency experience
• Experience working with Agile teams
• Previous work with federal government agencies or initiatives
• Spanish speaking and writing skills at a professional level

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Flex hours
• Work from home flexibility
• 401K with matching incentive
• Parental Leave
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Flex Spending Account
• Company provided short-term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Generous PTO
• 11 Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• New business referral bonus