Remote Junior Writer for Public Affairs

Red Carrot; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Healthcare – medical, dental, vision,1

401(k) plan with company matching

Profit sharing after one year

Paid time off and federal holidays

Job summary

Red Carrot is seeking a Junior Writer to support the External Affairs office on a federal communications contract. The role focuses on writing and editing across speeches, fact sheets, articles, and web content for Congress, media, stakeholders, and the public.

The position requires a BS/BA in English or related field and at least 3 years of demonstrated writing and editing experience, with a emphasis on plain language. Remote work options are offered under a federal contract.

Qualifications

• Experience writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception for reports, news releases, fact sheets, web content, and public speaking scripts.
• Strong command of plain language principles.

Responsibilities

• Write draft speeches and talking points for agency and program leadership.
• Proofread written materials for typographical, grammatical, and format errors; ensure products are of consistent quality.
• Research and write draft fact sheets, articles, and web content.
• Develop and distribute draft newsletters for internal and external audiences.
• Apply plain language principles and solid grammar across a range of communications products.
• Incorporate a range of styles and voices suitable to various formats and media.
• Support design, development, and distribution of written products related to External Affairs plans and publications.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Research

Speechwriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Job description

Red Carrot is seeking a Junior Writer to support the External Affairs office on a federal communications contract. The role focuses on writing and editing across speeches, fact sheets, articles, and web content for Congress, media, stakeholders, and the public.

The position requires a BS/BA in English or related field and at least 3 years of demonstrated writing and editing experience, with a emphasis on plain language. Remote work options are offered under a federal contract.