Writer/Editor Jobs

The Bowen Group, a values-led, industry leader in telehealth, strategic communications, and wellness services and staffing is searching for a writer/editor. This is a full-time virtual position.

Descriptive Summary

Get ready to jump on board with the industry leader in the provision of wellness services to the military and veteran communities! The Bowen Group has an outstanding opportunity for a writer/editor to join our team supporting the Defense Department Military Community and Family Policy and the Office of Financial Readiness contracts. Level up in your career and support the military and veteran community at The Bowen Group.

Core Functions

Serving as a writer/editor on a cross-functional team of professionals, you will support quality of life programs for service members and their families. Content is published on several DOD websites, such as Military OneSource, Office of Financial Readiness and in a variety of scheduled ePublications.

Skills In

• Creating content for events, websites and applications, ePublications, speeches and print products using key messages and talking points from approved communication plans and campaigns or by following specific directions for ad hoc writing requests and checking the accuracy of information.
• Applying the rules of spelling, composition and grammar to writing or editing tasks.
• Following specific style guides and communication plans while writing and editing content.
• Researching (using internal and external sources) and interviewing subject matter experts.
• Editing for style guide compliance, programmatic and factual accuracy as well as overall quality assurance on content, design, imagery and meeting minutes to maintain a consistent style and format across projects.

Ability To

• Work cooperatively with graphic designers, editors, strategists and other key staff on products and services.
• Create and edit a wide variety of content for Defense Department quality of life websites, such as Military OneSource and the Office of Financial Readiness, and for various ePublications.
• Participate actively in operational team planning and execution of tasks supporting content development requirements for specific programs.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Write clearly and effectively for the defined target audience.
• Incorporate feedback and apply it consistently across projects.
• Research information in support of content development requirements and apply knowledge gained when writing.
• Communicate effectively in writing to engage and meet the needs of the audience.
• Apply the style guidance correctly from the provided Military Community and Family Policy Style Guide, the Office of Financial Readiness Style Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook to any content creation or editing of content.

Perform other duties as requested

Personality and communication

• Flexibility
• Work ethic
• Problem-solving
• Self-direction
• Effective communication skills

Cooperation and teamwork

• Engage, support and collaborate with other members of the team, the company and the customer. Exchange ideas and strategies to plan work processes or developmental efforts. Review and provide feedback on developed work or planning.

Program support

• Plan, develop or conduct project tasks by leveraging subject matter expertise. Perform project tasks in accordance with best professional judgment, contract requirements, and established timelines and with the expected level of quality.

Analysis and strategizing

• Seek or develop guidance from customer insight and customer furnished documentation. Coordinate with managers on executing project activities.
• Analyze content for gaps in information and better cohesion and presentation. Recommend types of content and specific topics to create to ensure a better final product for the customer.

Education And Work Experience

Education: bachelor's degree

Work experience: Have 3 years' experience and the ability to assist more senior positions and/or perform functional duties under the oversight of more senior positions.

Industry Knowledge

• Methods of tracking and maintaining version control
• Administrative and clerical procedures in accordance with the company's best practices
• Ability to work independently
• Applicable style guides, such as the Associated Press Stylebook
• Military quality of life programs
• Structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
• Terms and concepts commonly expressed in the armed services and federal government

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current secret clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Benefits - we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees to include the following:

• 401(k) Match
• Health, dental, vision
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent)
• Group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• This position is only open in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, MD, MI, MA, MN, MO, NM, NC, ND, NV, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, and WV.
• Tuition assistance and/or professional development training
• Generous vacation and holiday leave

The Bowen Group provides support to federal government clients. Some of these clients may require our employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, by applying for this position, you understand that you may be required to disclose your vaccination status as a condition of employment.

The Bowen Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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