Writer/Editor

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.

Must have a current secret clearance

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

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.
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.
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

Communicate effectively in writing to engage and meet the needs of the audience.
Research information in support of content development requirements and apply knowledge gained when writing.
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.
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.
Participate actively in operational team planning and execution of tasks supporting content development requirements for specific programs.
Work cooperatively with graphic designers, editors, strategists and other key staff on products and services.
Incorporate feedback and apply it consistently across projects.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Write clearly and effectively for the defined target audience.

Perform other duties as requested

Personality and communication

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