Senior Writer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Writer at DCG Communications, a mission-driven firm specializing in federal government communications. The role involves creating engaging content for the Department of Veterans Affairs and requires 7+ years of professional writing experience with a focus on high-level government or public sector communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of professional writing experience, with a focus on high-level government or public sector communications

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality
• Collaborate with senior officials, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to gather insights and feedback
• Conduct thorough research and fact-checking to ensure content accuracy and relevance
• Adapt writing style and tone to match the target audience and brand voice
• Identify content gaps and opportunities and propose innovative solutions to address them
• Review and edit content produced by junior writers and other teammates to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines
• Coordinate with other departments, such as design and digital marketing, to ensure cohesive content delivery
• Analyze content performance metrics and adjust strategies to improve engagement and effectiveness
• Stay current with industry trends and audience preferences to keep content relevant and impactful
• Maintain and enhance the brand’s voice and message across all content

Benefits

• A range of comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with group life coverage (60% premium cost covered by the firm)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a fully vested 4% corporate match
• Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), in addition to STD/LTD
• $1000 family expansion benefit to offset costs often uncovered with medical plans: fertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays annually
• Annual $1600 professional development stipend
• $300 annual cash benefit to be used on a variety of wellness perks such as massage, gym memberships, equipment, and more