Editor-Writer (Washington DC-Hybrid)
NASW is hiring a full-time writer-editor.
Responsibilities:
• Must be able to write short-form and long-form articles, use interview techniques to quote sources, research topics, and exercise good news judgment. Keep abreast of trends, news, action items (policy, research, regulation) impacting social workers and their clients.
• Prepare and submit a proposed content plan for each issue of Social Work Advocates for approval. Content plan will be used for discussion during the quarterly editorial meeting. Participate in editorial meetings with managing editor, and various NASW staff and leaders. Be prepared to discuss proposed topics, incorporate feedback from the editorial group, and update the content plan accordingly.
• Research and investigate issues important to NASW members and the social work community. Conceive story ideas and write editorial copy for Social Work Advocates’ products.
• Cover events, online and in-person, such as NASW meetings and events, professional conferences and congressional briefings, as approved.
• Take photographs and assist with the selection of photographs for Social Work Advocates’ products.
Education/Experience:
• Skills: Requires strong writing, editing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to meet deadlines. Ability to take photos required. Ability to create video content for products a plus.
• Knowledge: Requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or equivalent related work experience. In-depth knowledge of grammar, punctuation and spelling. Experience writing for social media platforms. Work experience in a magazine environment and familiarity with Associated Press style, the social work profession and social work issues a plus. Requires experience using Microsoft Word and familiarity with meeting platforms. Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams and Zoom a plus.
• Experience: Requires at least five years of prior related work experience in addition to the educational requirement.
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