Federal Copywriter — Social Media & Campaigns

ECU Communications; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

ECU Communications in Washington, DC seeks a skilled Copywriter with Federal Government experience to create high-impact content for digital advertising campaigns, social media, and public awareness programs. The role requires 5+ years of copywriting, strong editing and portfolio across digital channels, and ability to translate complex policy into audience-friendly messaging.

You must be a U.S. citizen, capable of obtaining security clearance, and available to work on-site in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, English, public relations, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional copywriting experience.
• Proven experience supporting Federal Government agencies or government contracting environments.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital advertising campaigns, social media content, public awareness communications, and website/marketing content.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience translating complex information into clear messaging.
• Knowledge of federal communications, public affairs, and outreach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop persuasive copy for digital advertising campaigns across paid social, display, search, video, and programmatic channels.
• Write campaign messaging to drive awareness, engagement, recruitment, education, and behavioral change.
• Create compelling headlines, calls-to-action, ad copy variations, and campaign concepts.
• Create engaging organic content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
• Develop social media content calendars and campaign messaging strategies.
• Adapt content and tone for specific audiences while maintaining brand consistency.
• Translate complex policy and technical information into audience-friendly messaging.
• Support awareness, outreach, recruitment, public education, and stakeholder engagement campaigns.

Skills

Copywriting

Federal government experience

Public affairs

Editing/proofreading

SEO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Relations, or related field

Tools

CMS

Social media management tools

SEO tools

Job description

ECU Communications in Washington, DC seeks a skilled Copywriter with Federal Government experience to create high-impact content for digital advertising campaigns, social media, and public awareness programs. The role requires 5+ years of copywriting, strong editing and portfolio across digital channels, and ability to translate complex policy into audience-friendly messaging.

You must be a U.S. citizen, capable of obtaining security clearance, and available to work on-site in Washington, DC.