Sr Writer (Contingent Hire)

AMSG$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications required.
  • Eight years of writing/authorship experience mandatory.
  • Proficiency in writing command-level speeches and articles.
  • Ability to create diverse content including feature writing and news releases.
  • Familiarity with AP style and Army Regulation 360-1 is essential.
  • U.S. citizen required.
  • Position based in Washington DC & Remote.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and draft outreach campaigns and strategic communications strategies.
  • Conduct interviews on topics relevant to MEDCOM for content creation.
  • Write cohesive, multi-platform content including speeches and public information.
  • Create tailored materials for various stakeholder categories aligning with the communication strategy.
  • Evaluate campaign performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Deliver Monthly Status Reports encompassing operational tracking and metrics.

Benefits

  • Option for remote work; flexibility in location.
  • Engagement in high-visibility government outreach.
  • Opportunity to influence Army medicine communications.
  • Professional development through exposure to diverse communication platforms.
  • Contribution to meaningful public service initiatives.
Full Job Description
Sr Writer (Contingent Hire)
AMSG is seeking a Sr Writer to support the Army's MEDCOM and provide communications support services through the development of precision program support for Army Medicine Outreach.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Education & Years of Experience: At a minimum, a bachelor's degree in journalism or communications with eight years of writing/authorship experience.
  • Must be able to write command-level speeches and articles.
  • Ability to author content that will include feature writing, minimal copywriting, news releases, and briefings.
  • Must be knowledgeable of applicable industry and government standards of writing - primarily the AP style writing guide, and Army Regulation 360-1.
  • Citizenship: US
  • Location: Washington DC & Remote
  • Start Date: 1 October 2026


Key Responsibilities
  • Develops and drafts tailored outreach campaigns, strategic communications strategies, and tactical execution plans for high-visibility events for government approval.
  • Interview subjects on diverse topics relevant to MEDCOM to author cohesive, multi-platform content-including executive speechwriting, feature stories, public information, briefings, and social media-tailored to specific stakeholder categories while ensuring strict alignment with the organizational communication strategy.
  • Evaluate campaign performance to provide actionable recommendations for improving stakeholder collaboration and deliver a Monthly Status Report to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) that encompasses comprehensive operational tracking, metrics, and reporting data.

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