Nava PBC
public sector technology modernization
EditorialLead(1099)
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“Editorial Lead (1099) at Nava PBC. Skills: writing, copy editing, project management. Drive the Public Benefit Report in the Editorial Manager’s absence, ensuring that key deadlines are met and content ladders up to company goals. Translate business, technical, and policy jargon into clear, compelling stories that show Nava's impact and approach”
What You'll Achieve.
content ladders up to company goals; demonstrate Nava's impact and approach for external audiences; deliver collateral that's on brand; raise visibility, awareness, and preference for Nava; optimize results
Industry & Context.
problem-solving approach; help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges; guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure
U. S. based, May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract, Work from the contiguous United States
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4-6 years of professional experience in journalism, writing, or communications with a portfolio that demonstrates your ability, Excellent writing and copy editing skills, Solid research and interviewing skills, Effective collaborator and communicator, Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, An ear for plain language, Familiarity with AP style, Media experience, either pitching stories or writing, Legal authorization to work in the United States, Ability to meet any other requirements for government contracts for which candidates are hired, Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future, May be subject to a government background check or security clearance, depending on the contract
Nice to Have
Hope for transition from long-term contract to full-time Editorial Lead role
What You'll Do.
Drive the Public Benefit Report in the Editorial Manager’s absence
ensuring that key deadlines are met and content ladders up to company goals
and policy jargon into clear
compelling stories that show Nava's impact and approach
Support the development and adoption of Nava’s voice and tone
Help build relationships with key editors to pitch and publish stories by Nava team members and/or about Nava’s work
Support content development for communications initiatives like events
Copyedit a variety of materials: from landscape reports to case studies to proposals
Conducts competitive research and iterates content strategies based on audience needs
Develops content that delivers results and reaches company’s target audience
Works with Communications Designer to deliver collateral that's on brand
Collaborates with Communications leadership to ensure our content roadmap is grounded in Nava's brand strategy
Contributes to the communications strategy and plan to raise visibility
and preference for Nava
Tracks and analyzes content to optimize results
Identify and communicate content gaps based on strategy and existing content/source material
Conduct interviews to extract source content
Synthesize information and decisions from multiple stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with Editorial Manager, teammates, and other partners; Works with Communications Designer to deliver collateral that's on brand; Collaborates with Communications leadership to ensure our content roadmap is grounded in Nava's brand strategy; A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment
Communication Scope
Effective communicator; tell clear, compelling stories; translate business, technical, and policy jargon into clear, compelling stories; pitch and publish stories; communicate content gaps
Process & Methodology
project-managing, ensuring that key deadlines are met, Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Full Job Description
About Nava Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges. As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good. Position type: Hourly, Full-time Contract type: 1099 Independent contractor Location: Remote (U.S.based) Contract duration: 6 months with possible extension Position summary Nava is seeking an experienced writer to support our Editorial team while the Editorial Manager is on sabbatical leave. Though temporary to start, our hope is for this individual to transition from a long-term contract to full-time Editorial Lead role. Your primary responsibility will be project-managing, writing, and editing Nava’s annual Public Benefit Report. This role is on the Editorial team, embedded within the Communications team. In addition to driving the Public Benefit Report, you'll work with people across the company to tell clear, compelling stories that demonstrate Nava's impact and approach for external audiences. To get a sense of some of the writing you’ll help produce, check out Nava’s Insights, Case Studies, and Toolkits on our website: https://www.navapbc.com/. Please include a portfo
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