Editor

CLAXTON LOGISTICS SERVICES; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 federal holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC is seeking an Editor to safeguard the accuracy of Walter Reed releases—articles, web content, leadership messages, and staff papers.

You will run the editorial calendar, fact-check with clinicians, and verify each clearance package before it goes to the Public Affairs Officer.

This full-time, on-site role at Walter Reed in Bethesda requires a Public Trust background check, CAC, and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in communications, journalism, English or related field.
• 5+ years of editing, copyediting or technical writing.
• Expert grammar and AP Style; healthcare or military public affairs experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect the accuracy of Walter Reed releases in writing.
• Run the editorial calendar and coordinate with authors.
• Fact-check with clinicians and verify each clearance package before it goes to the Public Affairs Officer.

Skills

Editing experience

AP Style

Public affairs experience

HIPAA/PHI knowledge

Editorial calendar management

Education

Bachelor's in Communications/Journ/English

Job description

Contingent upon contract award. Full-time, 100% on site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. Monday–Friday, 0800–1630, with occasional support outside normal duty hours during contingencies or exercises. Public Trust (Tier 2) background check and CAC required.

Claxton Logistics is hiring an Editor to protect the accuracy of everything Walter Reed releases in writing: articles, web content, leadership messages, and staff-authored journal articles and presentations. You will run the editorial calendar, fact-check with clinicians, and check each clearance package before it goes to the Public Affairs Officer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in communications, journalism, English or related
• 5+ years of editing, copyediting or technical writing
• Expert grammar and AP Style
• Healthcare or military public affairs experience
• HIPAA/PHI knowledge
• Multi-author calendar management

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical research, policy or doctrine editing
• DoD public release clearance experience

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays
• medical, dental and vision insurance;
• life insurance
• 401(k)

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify. Employment is contingent on contract award, a favorable background investigation, and verification of education and references.