ERG has an exciting opportunity in Arlington, VA, for a strong writer and editor to provide strategic communications support for federal health, safety and sustainability initiatives. In this position, you will support a variety of environmental health and safety projects, including working to continuously monitor and update our client’s COVID-19 response efforts. This high-profile position will perform research and gather data to inform our client’s pandemic mitigation tactics as well as manage the dissemination of this information to our client’s customers.
The ideal candidate is an organized, strategic thinker and team leader, capable of balancing competing tasks and priorities while working collaboratively with clients.
Job duties include:
Performing research and gathering information
Planning, developing, and editing promotional materials, guidance documents and other communications products
Developing outreach campaign plans and communications strategies
Producing accurate, timely content that adheres to client style guides and preferences
Coordinating client requests
Project management—tracking progress, ensuring deadlines are met, and coordinating with senior managers
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including scientists, safety and health professionals, graphic designers, IT professionals and web developers
Requirements:
Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
A bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Polished writing and editing skills
Ability to correspond professionally with clients, including senior leadership
An eye for detail and meticulous approach to complex processes
Strong time management skills
Adaptability to continuously changing priorities
Proven experience with client relations and customer service
Enthusiasm for high-impact safety and sustainability communications
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with government contracting or supporting federal programs
Experience with health and safety, COVID-19 or environmental topics
Familiarity with web content management systems, SharePoint and web best practices
To complete your application, please submit a cover letter and two writing samples with your resume. Applications without writing samples will not be considered.
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, and more.