Staff Writer

We are seeking an experienced and creative Staff Writer with a passion for strategic communication, language, and persuasive writing. This mid-level role involves collaborating with account managers and company executives to produce original content for corporate and non-profit clients across diverse industries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable with proofreading, editing, and multitasking.

About the role

This is an exempt, in-person position based in our Falls Church, Virginia office. Travel is minimal (less than 5%).

Responsibilities

• Produce a range of written materials—including op-eds, press releases, white papers, and talking points—on tight deadlines (80% of role).
• Participate in client-facing meetings and discovery processes to align with messaging goals (10% of role).
• Provide timely edits and review written content from other staff writers while maintaining deadlines (10% of role).
• Support the PR team with additional editing and written communication as needed.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional writing experience.
• Ability to synthesize information into persuasive arguments.
• Strong research skills and familiarity with AP Style.
• Undergraduate degree in Journalism, English, Creative Writing, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Skills

• Comfortable working on tight deadlines and balancing multiple projects across diverse clients.
• Ability to provide and receive editorial feedback from editors, staff writers, PR teams, and clients.
• Willingness to collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality output.
• Initiative to self-start and problem-solve independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Alignment with Pinkston’s guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background or familiarity with journalism and media.
• Interest in and awareness of current events.
• Experience with Slack and Google Workspace.

About Us

Pinkston is a strategic communications firm that builds world-changing outcomes for its clients and their communities. For over 20 years, we’ve helped clients across diverse industries refine their stories and share them in impactful ways. Our vision is to help clients solve their toughest strategic challenges and make an outsized impact on their organizations and the world.

Pay

Salary range: $60,000–$65,000, negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored health, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-funded life insurance, HRA, and short-term disability; optional long-term disability and additional life insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with annual employer contributions, regardless of employee participation.
• Hybrid work model: 30% remote work flexibility.
• Generous holiday and vacation policies, plus paid parental leave.
• One week of paid "volunteer time off" to support a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of your choice.