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Serco Technical and Creative Writer in District Of Columbia

Position Description

Serco has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer/Editor to join a dynamic team and support corporate communications activities for a government agency located at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro in downtown DC. Serco has been supporting this customer as a prime for over 20 years! Bring your creative writing and editing skills to support a variety of internal and public facing products.

In this role, you will:

  • Conduct research to support writing assignments. Interview/comsultations with subject matter experts (SMEs) and corporate personnel to gather information and/or conduct traditional research of publications and documentation

  • Write original content or translate complex, technical materials for news articles and items of interest

  • Work with graphic design team to develop graphics, photos, and/or illustrations to support written materials

  • Rewrite and reorganize various types of materials for a range of audiences and purposes

  • Edit and restructure materials for a range of audiences and purposes. Requires checking for clarity and conciseness, i.e. improving organization of material, checking for appropriate style of writing, focus and unity; eliminating unnecessary or repetitive words, and rewriting sentences to be more readable and clear. Includes proofreading, checking accuracy of grammar, punctuation, spelling, acronyms, correct use of plural forms and parallel construction, and other requested items

  • Provide backup support on a critical employee recognition program by supporting program lead in interviewing individuals to gather important details about the recognition, summarizing the recognition and shepherding it through the final review/approval, and printing process

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • U.S. Citizenship and be able to obtain a NACI clearance

  • 5 years of profressional experience in creative writing

  • Associate's degree creative writing, journalism; English; communications; other related liberal arts

Additional Desired experience and skills:

  • Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guide

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in creative writing, journalism; English; communication; or other, related liberal arts

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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ID 65054

Recruiting Location : Location US-DC-

Category Communications/Public Relations

Position Type Full-Time

Security Clearance NACI

Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position

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