Senior Writer

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Writer leads message development and strategic writing for MEDCOM's Comprehensive Strategic Communications program, converting leadership direction and program information into command-level speeches, feature stories, news releases, briefings, and website/social content for Soldiers, Families, MEDCOM leadership, Congress, and partner organizations. The Senior Writer leads updates to the Strategic Communication Plan and the Monthly Status Report and works day-to-day alongside a Photographer/Videographer and Multimedia Designer as a single onsite production team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write command-level speeches, feature stories, articles, news releases, briefings, and public information, website, and social content for identified stakeholder categories.
• Interview subjects on diverse MEDCOM-related topics to develop original, audience-tailored content.
• Develop tailored outreach campaigns, strategic communication strategies, and tactical execution plans for major initiatives and high-visibility events.
• Analyze and draft updates to the stakeholder analysis and Strategic Communication Plan, incorporating audience, message, and channel evaluation.
• Apply AP style and Army Regulation (AR) 360-1 to all written products; support Government review, revision, and approval cycles.
• Evaluate campaign performance and recommend improvements to stakeholder collaboration and communication effectiveness.
• Lead preparation of the Monthly Status Report, incorporating operational tracking, metrics, and reporting data from the full team.
• Coordinate and participate in the kickoff meeting, monthly functional review meetings, and provide meeting minutes as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a closely related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of professional writing/authorship experience, including executive or command-level writing.
• Demonstrated command of AP style; familiarity with Army public affairs guidance (AR 360-1) strongly preferred.
• Ability to work full-time onsite at Falls Church, VA under Government-defined core hours.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust/NACI and Government-issued CAC.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience writing for a military, DoD, or federal health-focused organization.
• Experience leading or contributing to a formal Strategic Communication Plan.
• Experience producing content across multiple platforms (web, social, print, executive speechwriting) within a Government or highly regulated review/approval process.

SECURITY & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Public Trust (National Agency Check with Inquiries — NACI), active or in adjudication, required at start of work. Position is designated IT-III per AR 25-2. Favorable NACI adjudication and CAC issuance typically require four (4) weeks or longer from submission.

Mandatory training: Cyber Awareness Challenge, HIPAA, OPSEC, AT Level I, CUI, SHARP, Social Media, Active Shooter, iWATCH, CTIP, TARP, No-FEAR, Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Substance Abuse, Ethics, and Safety training, per Government timelines and annual refresh requirements.

TRAVEL

Government-directed travel to Soldier Recovery Units, Army Trials, Warrior Games, and other Army Medicine event locations as required, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. All travel is COR-approved and scheduled in advance.