Writer and Author (Print Journalism) – Bethesda, MD

Work location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Bethesda, Maryland. This position is expected to be performed onsite.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen only. Must satisfy TIER II/non-critical sensitive background investigation and CAC/network access requirements.

Full-time, 1 FTE. Base period: December 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027, with potential option periods.

Pay

• $39.81 per hour

Schedule

• Typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays and authorized closures
• Occasional after-hours support may be required for contingency operations, exercises, or other mission requirements

Benefits

• Up to 80 hours of paid time off per year, available on day one
• Up to 56 hours of sick leave per year, available on day one
• Eleven paid Federal holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage editorial calendars
• Research topics and identify appropriate sources
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts and stakeholders
• Write feature stories, news articles, reports, speeches, and briefings
• Develop website and social media content
• Apply AP Style and organizational editorial standards
• Collaborate with graphic design, video, and multimedia personnel
• Support media and stakeholder relations
• Support communications for events and crisis situations
• Coordinate content reviews and approvals
• Protect sensitive information and comply with applicable HIPAA/PHI requirements
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency across communications products

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of professional journalism, writing, or related communications experience
• Professional writing portfolio or comparable work samples
• Experience in healthcare communications, military public affairs, or a comparable environment
• Knowledge of HIPAA/PHI requirements
• Strong knowledge and application of AP Style
• Experience with project management and content strategy
• Strong interviewing, research, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to develop content for print, web, social media, speeches, reports, and briefings

About Us

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to federal and commercial clients nationwide. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages.