Aptive is seeking a versatile communications and marketing writer/editor to support our Veterans Health Administration recruitment marketing client. The writer/editor uses research, interviews, journalistic skills and storytelling to communicate the benefits of working at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The writer/editor serves on a team developing creative marketing materials for strategic communications campaigns, digital outreach, partnership and public relations, and websites.  

This position is located at Aptive headquarters in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia; some telework days are an option. Remote applicants from outside the area are considered.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience writing/editing in a communications-, journalism- or media-related capacity; government experience is a plus.
• Ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Research, write, edit and support a broad range of communications materials (e.g., articles, blogs, brochures, campaign plans, fact sheets, flyers, media pitches, outreach scripts, social media posts) under strict deadlines.
• Interview sources and develop content that conveys critical information reflecting key messages.
• Assist in the development and implementation of communications campaigns.
• Develop content for comprehensive marketing materials, such as toolkits and guides.
• Develop content for websites.
• Gather, analyze, fact check and interpret information and data from various sources.
• Plan, generate and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including leadership.
• Schedule and attend meetings on a regular basis.
• Write, review and edit content in compliance with AP style and other guidelines.
• Review documents for stylistic and formatting consistency.

NECESSARY SKILL SETS.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in communications, research, writing and editing.
• Proficiency in organizing and communicating information in plain language.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts, juggle assignments and make sound decisions.
• Ability to deliver clear, compelling communications for any media.
• Understands how to collaborate on a team and take initiative as an individual.
• Has a positive, energetic attitude with a strong desire to meet goals, priorities and commitments.

PREFERRED SKILL SETS.

• Experience writing about health topics and Veterans' issues.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish.

ABOUT THE CLIENT. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the nation's largest integrated healthcare system. VHA must be prepared to provide medical care to all 23 million Veterans and fully staffed to serve the more than 9 million Veterans currently enrolled in VA healthcare. Providing high-quality care across 1,255 healthcare facilities throughout the nation requires that VHA strategically recruit, hire and retain people in the top 10 mission-critical occupations and top 20 shortage vacancies. This position supports the marketing and communications efforts of the VHA office leading recruitment marketing, VHA Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC) to reach numerous prospects, engage with those who are qualified and hire the best.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EEO).

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veterans and members of the Reserve and National Guard are highly encouraged to apply.