Staff Writer at Pinkston | Falls Church, VA

Pinkston

Staff Writer

Falls Church, VA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Produce and edit client-facing writing under tight deadlines across topics and formats.

Own writing from op-eds to press releases and white papers under tight deadlines.
Must-have: 2-3 years professional writing experience.
Standout: Collaborative editing across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Produce a range of written materials including op-eds, press releases, white papers, talking points and other writing as necessary on tight deadlines. (80%)
Engage in client-facing meetings and discovery processes to gain insight into client messaging goals. (10%)
Provide timely edits and review written content from other staff writers across teams while maintaining deadlines. (10%)
Support PR and Integrated Communications Teams with additional editing and written communication as needed.

Requirements

2-3 years professional writing experience. (An advanced degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Creative Writing, Liberal Arts, or a related field may substitute for up to two years of professional experience.)
Ability to synthesize and translate information into persuasive arguments.
Ability to work on tight deadlines and balance multiple projects across several diverse clients.
Ability to provide and receive editorial feedback on writing from Editors, Staff Writers, Account Staff and clients.
Willingness to collaborate across teams to ensure quality output.
Initiative to self-start and problem-solve independently in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Comfortable collaborating closely with a small team of communications professionals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles.
Research skills; familiarity with AP Style.

Preferred

Experience with or desire to learn complex policy topics in healthcare and/or technology.
Experience with or desire to learn brand development, marketing/advertisement writing or SEO/GEO optimization.
Background in or familiarity with journalism and media.
Familiarity with and interest in current events.
Experience with Slack & Google Workspace.

Benefits

Pinkston offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans accompanied by employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability plan.
Optional long-term disability and additional Life Insurance are also available.
Pinkston provides a 401k retirement plan and contributes to each employee’s retirement annually regardless of employee participation.
we believe great things happen when people come together, and are committed to building a collaborative in-person work environment.
Pinkston is also committed to a healthy work-life balance.
We offer flexibility through an innovative hybrid work model that gives team members the opportunity to work 30% of the time remotely.
Pinkston provides generous holiday and vacation policies, paid parental leave, and an additional week of paid volunteer time off to encourage employees to invest time in a 501C non-profit of their choice.

Pinkston

Pinkston is a full-service branding, marketing, and communications agency offering integrated public relations, creative, digital, and research services to transform companies and organizations.As an outcome-driven agency, Pinkston is committed to delivering customized, strategic solutions that drive real-world impact.

Founded in 2001

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

168 employees (30 in marketing)

pinkston.co