Writer in Arlington, Virginia at LMD Agency

LMD Agency is an established, fast-paced, full-service marketing and branding firm headquartered in Columbia, Maryland seeking a talented Writer in the DMV to join its award winning team. The Writer position is responsible for developing creative and technical content, along with social content, for a government organization. In this role, you will be working with a communications team to develop content for distribution to various audiences. This role is contingent upon LMD being awarded the federal contract.

As a woman-owned small business, LMD provides a wide range of fully in-house capabilities for brands and businesses at every scale, including branding, design, content, research, strategy, video, media, web, and organizational change management.

For over 50 years, we’ve supported organizations in the public and private sector that want to transition, rebrand, or meet new goals. Helping our clients, our teams, and our communities create this positive change is our mission, our purpose—our “why.”

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write speeches and talking points for agency and program leadership.
• Proofread written materials for typographical, grammatical, and formatting errors, ensuring products are of consistent quality.
• Research and write fact sheets, articles, and web content.
• Develop and distribute newsletters for both internal and external audiences.
• Design, develop, launch, distribute, and support written products related to external affairs plans and publications as identified.
• Apply plain language principles (www.plainlanguage.gov) and solid grammar.
• Incorporate a range of styles and “voices” suitable for various formats or media.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Currently holds, or can obtain, DHS Fitness Determination.
• BS/BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience providing all writing, editing, proofreading, and creative conception as requested for any of the following materials: reports, news releases, fact sheets, website text, and public speaking scripts.

JOB LOCATION

• This position is an on-site position in Arlington, VA.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-time

APPLYING

• Please include a cover letter, resume, and 3 writing samples.

BENEFITS

We offer a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth and a generous benefits package:

Health Ins with HRA plan

Dental Ins

Vision Ins

Short-Term Disability Ins

Term Life and AD&D Ins

Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and Pet Insurance

Holidays (12)

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Personal Days

Volunteer Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Parental Leave

401(k)

Profit Sharing

FSA and DCA plans

Remote Work Stipend

In-person & Virtual Team Building & Training

LMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to the VEVRAA requirements. Employment opportunities at LMD are based on one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the essential functions of a job.

By applying for a position with us, you agree to our participation in the E-Verify program. If you are offered employment, you must provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, in compliance with federal law.

LMD will not accept solicitations from recruiters, placement firms, or development firms seeking to do business with LMD.