Technical Writer/Editor II

FWI (FedWriters, Inc.); Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Newsletter Jobs is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor II to support the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. The role focuses on creating accessible materials for LEP communities and editing a range of communications to meet plain-language guidelines.

This remote, full-time position requires collaboration in a fast-growing team with opportunities to contribute to health-literacy standards and public health communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in English, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum four years working as a Technical Writer/Editor or supporting a communications/public affairs office, preferably in a federal government context.
• At least four years editing, proofreading, and formatting in Microsoft Word.
• Experience producing publication-ready documents in Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be eligible for an HHS Public Trust security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread materials to federal plain-language guidelines using plain-language software.
• Edit, proofread, and consult on written communications (reports, memos, emails, graphics, figures, charts, social media content, and educational materials).
• Edit, proofread, and format contract deliverables (English literacy promotion materials, community outreach materials, meeting agendas, annual reports, final reports).
• Attend biweekly project status meetings, contribute, and take minutes.
• Make revisions requested by HHS OHM by the established deadline.
• Produce accessible English-language content across digital, broadcast, and print media.
• Develop plain-language communications to make HHS programs accessible to LEP audiences.
• Develop materials at a reading level appropriate for the target audience (sixth to eighth grade).
• Use clear structure, active voice, concise language, and appropriate visuals.
• Adhere to federal plain-language guidelines and health literacy best practices.
• Ensure materials are culturally appropriate and accessible to LEP communities.
• Develop communications to promote awareness of HHS programs among LEP communities.
• Juggle multiple editing tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Editing & proofreading

MS Word formatting

Adobe Acrobat

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism

Job description

Overview

As a Technical Writer/Editor II, you will help the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) to meet its mission of providing national leadership, resources, and coordination to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations and American Indians and Alaska Natives and to eliminate health disparities. You will use your writing and editing knowledge, skills, and abilities to produce materials that are more accessible to limited English proficiency (LEP) communities, helping HHS OMH to promote programs, initiatives and administration health priorities, empowering LEP communities to access HHS OMH materials independently, and making them more informed about important health and wellness issues. Join FWI in helping HHS OHM to communicate with LEP communities more effectively, thereby improving the health and wellness of millions of LEP Americans.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Eastern Time.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread HHS written materials to bring them into compliance with federal plain-language guidelines, using plain-language software created by FWI to support your efforts.
• Edit, proofread, and provide consultation on written communications, including reports, memos, emails, etc.; graphics, figures, and charts; social media content; business and technical documents; and educational materials.
• Edit, proofread, and format contract deliverables, such as English literacy promotion materials, community outreach materials, meeting agendas, annual reports, and final reports.
• Attend project status update meetings at least biweekly, contribute to meetings, and take meeting minutes.
• Make revisions requested by HHS OHM by the established deadline.
• Produce accessible English-language content across digital, broadcast, and print media.
• Develop plain-language, English communications that make HHS programs, initiatives, and health information accessible to audiences with limited English literacy.
• Develop materials that are written at a reading level appropriate for the target audience (generally, sixth to eighth grade reading level).
• Use clear structure, active voice, common vocabulary, short sentences, and visual aids where appropriate.
• Adhere to federal plain-language guidelines (see plainlanguage.gov for more information) and HHS health literacy best practices.
• Develop materials in a manner that preserves accuracy, cultural appropriateness, accessibility, and health literacy standards to ensure materials resonate effectively with diverse LEP communities.
• Develop communications that promote awareness of and access to HHS programs and administration health priorities among LEP communities.
• Juggle multiple editing tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

Required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a similar field of study.
• At least four years of experience working as a Technical Writer/Editor or supporting a communications or public affairs office, preferably in a federal government context.
• At least four years of experience editing, proofreading, and formatting in Microsoft Word.
• At least four years of experience producing publication-ready documents in Adobe Acrobat.
• Highly responsive, responsible, and able to complete assignments promptly in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be eligible for an HHS Public Trust security clearance.

Desired

• Master’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a similar field of study.
• Intermediate to advanced 508 compliance skills in Microsoft 365 and/or Adobe Acrobat software.
• Federal government, government contracting, or public health experience preferred but not required.

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

Benefits

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

$30.47 to $35.84/hour, depending on experience, education and clearance level.