West 4th Strategy
Staff Writer
Frederick, MD - Full Time
Staff Writer
ROLE
We need an experienced Staff Writer at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development (R&D) - Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC). DHA R&D-MRDC is a global command supporting medical research for warfighter’s unique requirements. This division provides strategic communications, public affairs, marketing, and multimedia support to the PAO. In this role, you will independently produce AP-style content across formats, interview SMEs, uphold OPSEC-aware web style, and assist with command events and engagements. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATON
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
ROLE
We need an experienced Staff Writer at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development (R&D) - Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC). DHA R&D-MRDC is a global command supporting medical research for warfighter’s unique requirements. This division provides strategic communications, public affairs, marketing, and multimedia support to the PAO. In this role, you will independently produce AP-style content across formats, interview SMEs, uphold OPSEC-aware web style, and assist with command events and engagements. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work independently to create content while collaborating with experts across the command
- Interview SMEs on complex issues and write plain-language newsletter articles ready for publishing
- Gather information and draft press releases, video scripts, informational products, and social posts
- Edit internal and external publications to ensure they are free of errors
- Write and edit in AP style
- Write and edit for web style with an understanding of operational security requirements
- Assist and support events, VIP visits, and other MRDC command engagements as needed
- Assist with developing content for annual social media campaigns
- Assist with additional visit duties (lunches/coffee, name tags, take-away packets)
- Collaborate with and support the Command Information, Public Affairs, Protocol & Engagements Manager as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience aligned with job duties
- Familiarization with AI Tools – preferred
EDUCATON
- Degree in communication-related fields - preferred
LOCATION
- Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to pass DoD background check
CLIENT
- Defense Health Agency (DHA), Strategic Communications Division (SCD)
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
