Writer — Federal Communications Specialist

Akoya; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Eleven federal holidays and paid time‑

off

Job summary

Akoya in Washington, DC seeks a Writer (Evergreen – Fulltime) to craft web content, fact sheets, responses to inquiries, and diverse publications for government clients, collaborating with a dynamic communications team.

The role supports Junior and Senior Writer duties in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on clear, accessible language and impactful messaging. Onsite in DC with federal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with required experience in relevant field.
• U.S. citizenship and fluency in English.
• Ability to obtain federal security clearance (public trust).
• Based in Washington, D.C. onsite with federal client location daily.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and draft information for web content, fact sheets, and responses to inquiries and publications.
• Write and edit web pages, news releases, guidance, reports, and other client deliverables.
• Edit complex technical language into plain language.
• Identify and target content to key audiences and lead in high‑quality writing/editing of client publications.
• Oversee a team in collecting/writing/editing content for multiple publications.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Public communications

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Publication design tools

Web CMS

Microsoft Word

Job description

Akoya in Washington, DC seeks a Writer (Evergreen – Fulltime) to craft web content, fact sheets, responses to inquiries, and diverse publications for government clients, collaborating with a dynamic communications team.

The role supports Junior and Senior Writer duties in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on clear, accessible language and impactful messaging. Onsite in DC with federal stakeholders.