Communication Writer/Editor
Skills
EnglishEventsJournalismMicrosoft ExcelProofreadingSTEMTechnical Writing
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor’s degree in English journalism communications or related field
- At least three years of technical writing and/or editing experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including Word PowerPoint Outlook SharePoint Online Teams and Excel
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Recent experience in proofreading content strategy and multi-platform writing
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance prior to award
Nice to have
- Technical writing certification
- Government experience
- DoD experience
- DON internship experience
- Naval STEM outreach familiarity
Day to day
- Write, edit, and proofread technical and outreach content across web print and presentation formats
- Develop content strategies that clearly promote DON STEM programs and opportunities
- Plan coordinate and support STEM events including conferences career fairs and student competitions
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen Naval STEM outreach and engagement
