PCI Productions LLC

Write and edit scientific publications ensuring clarity and compliance with accessibility standards. | Five years professional writing/editing with three years in scientific/technical subjects, proficiency in AP Style, plain language, and federal communication requirements. | **This position is contingent upon contract award**     Responsibilities: * Write and edit articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, press releases, web pages, and other publications on science topics of stakeholder interest, including those addressing significant or potentially controversial topics.  * Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language for non-expert audiences.  * Draft and edit web content summarizing policies and guidance for proposers and awardees.  * Conduct research and factchecking, collaborating with OLPA staff, program officials, and scientists to ensure accuracy and clarity of all written products.  * Ensure all products comply with the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 accessibility standards.  Qualifications: * Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience, including at least 3 years' experience writing about scientific and technological subjects.   * Experience writing for federal agencies, scientific funders, or research-focused organizations (preferred).  * Experience writing both short- and long format content, including press releases, fact sheets, blogs, reports and webpages.  * Experience conducting research and factchecking using written sources and direct interviews with subject-matter experts.  * Degree in journalism, communications or a science-related field (preferred).  * Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.  * Proficiency in AP Style, plain language writing, and editing for scientific accuracy.  * Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the "Plain Writing Act of 2010" and Section 508 compliance.  * Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles.  * Writing samples should show the individuals proficiency in the Task identified