Writer/Speechwriter Support Job at MediaFusion in Maryland Line

Job Title

Writer/Speechwriter Support

Shift Type

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

PCIP DHA Shared Svcs Ctr - Detrick, MD 21702 US (Primary)

Career Level

Staff

Category

Writing/Editing

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Job Description

**This position is contingent upon contract award**

Responsibilities

• Work with the writer/editor/engagements personnel to develop story ideas and approaches.
• Interview subject matter experts on complex issues, and write plain-language newsletter articles that are ready for publishing.
• Write and edit in Associated Press (AP) style.
• Write and edit for web style with an understanding of operational security requirements. Rapidly research topics and write talking points or speeches for executive leadership to include but not limited to:
  • Industry and academic events. (City of Frederick events, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program graduations, Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Procurement (SMART PROC) conference).
  • Military events. (Association of the United State Army (AUSA), Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), Military Medicine Partnership Days (MMPD)).
• Create slide-sets in PowerPoint.
• Attend speaking engagements to hear presentation styles.
• Attend calendar scrubs and syncs to ensure coverage and awareness of command events.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in speechwriting, executive communications, or journalism, with a focus on government or military topics.
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills.

# of Hires Needed

1