Public Affairs Writer-Editor

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Government is seeking a Writer-Editor in the Office of Public Affairs to coordinate editorial work and prepare public affairs materials, including reports, flyers, brochures, and press releases. The role requires expert copy-editing and the ability to present complex information clearly for varied audiences.

The incumbent will edit for readability, assist during the writing stage, and ensure accuracy across print and online materials, while working in a normal office setting

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in editorial review, copy-editing, and preparing public affairs materials.
• Experience developing agency reports, flyers, brochures, and press releases.
• Ability to convert complex information into understandable terms for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate editorial and preparation of public affairs documents (agency reports, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, media & press releases, video captions).
• Review and copy-edit for final production of advertisements, social media, brochures, and reports.
• Provide technical writing/editing expertise, research, and interpretation of complex functions across projects.

Skills

Copy editing

Editorial review

Technical writing

Research

Communications

Job description

District of Columbia Government is seeking a Writer-Editor in the Office of Public Affairs to coordinate editorial work and prepare public affairs materials, including reports, flyers, brochures, and press releases. The role requires expert copy-editing and the ability to present complex information clearly for varied audiences.

The incumbent will edit for readability, assist during the writing stage, and ensure accuracy across print and online materials, while working in a normal office setting