Writer, Technical and/or Public Relations - DC/MD/VA

Jamison Professional Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. is looking for a qualified Writer in Washington, DC. This role involves researching and preparing information about public transit for blogs and print media, and communicating complex information effectively to stakeholders. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or Public Affairs, along with four years of professional writing experience. The position offers standard working hours with potential for overtime and requires background clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or Public Affairs.
• Four (4) years professional writing experience in a technical and/or customer focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Researches and prepares information about public transit for blogs, print, and internal audiences.
• Communicates complex operational and policy matters to all levels of stakeholders.

Skills

Professional writing experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications or Public Affairs

Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (‘Jamison’) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Writer, Technical and/or Public Relations.

Job Title

Writer, Technical and/or Public Relations

Description of Services

WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the “Your Metro, The Way Forward” Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. The initiative addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid‑19 pandemic. It enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Researches and prepares information about public transit for blogs, print, and internal audiences. Communicates complex operational and policy matters to all levels of stakeholders.

Required and Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or Public Affairs.
• Four (4) years professional writing experience in a technical and/or customer focused environment.

Location

Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD

Schedule

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. The COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty‑seven and one‑half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one‑half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week are considered overtime and all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Clearance Level Required

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment and/or discrimination. In addition, Jamison adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.