Writer-Editor

Writer-Editor

Department: Legislative Branch

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $102415 - $133142 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Communications and Outreach Section, Office of the Director of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. The position description number for this posting is 139331. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

Major Duties:

• Researches, writes and edits materials that are complex or controversial, and read by a diverse audience. Develops and synthesizes final copy based on material submitted by others. Critiques and rewrites manuscripts for accuracy, logic, completeness, and effective communication for the intended audience; resolving conflicts in written material so that published items are consistent with organizational mission, administrative policies, objectives, and the information program of incumbent's area of assignment. Frequently, the submitted material requires extensive rewriting, reorganizing, and editing. Establishes policies for style, readability, and consistency for all scripts, signage, and publications produced. Evaluates preliminary drafts and offers suggestions to project directors, authors, and/or designers on presentation of subject matter and visuals for a target audience. Incumbent completes all work in readable, typewritten form. Reviews manuscripts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, organization, and conformance to the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook. Eliminates inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and erroneous matter. Uses extensive knowledge of NLSBPD mission, policies, and procedures. Reviews written materials that explain and interpret complex policies, programs, and functions for a major agency organization, such as a Regional Office, Center, or major agency installation. Performs a preliminary check of the written material for items such as policy issues needing further clarification, biased positions in written materials, etc. Provides recommendations and edits changes prepared by the original authors of the materials. Persuades authors to make or accept revisions in the approach and/or content of the materials. Checks for correct spelling, punctuation, clear and appropriate language, and proper placement of inserted material. Checks hard copy of materials for such items as presentation quality, quality of print, spacing of headings and tables, etc. Develops and writes information materials designed to reach selected national audiences through the news media such as wire services, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. Written materials include newsletters, news releases, spot radio, television announcements, fact sheets, feature stories, editorials for top agency managers, background statements, etc. Interviews and confers with management and other program specialists to obtain latest information for use in newsletters, news releases, video news releases, radio programs, articles, and meetings with news media representatives. Evaluates existing and proposed publications. Evaluates the impact and effectiveness of information materials designed to reach various audiences through the news media. Designs and prepares briefing materials using a variety of communication methods. Prepares detailed statistical reports concerning the dissemination of information. After consultation with the COS Section Head on complex, high-visibility, and high-dollar publications, establishes production schedules and ensures adherence to those schedules. In conjunction with appropriate internal and external partners including LC Print Shop staff, recommends the best methods of printing, selection of paper and ink, and purchase of special services, ensuring the best use of publications funds. Consults with staff concerning agency dated periodicals, advising them on matters involving coordinating with the LC Print Shop and NLS staff. Produces graphics and visual materials for publications, while selecting the appropriate formats. Uses knowledge of visual resources and creativity to plan and prepare graphic design presentations to appropriate program staff for final approval. All presentations reflect the correct scale, color, photography, typography, and materials that are based on the incumbent's understanding of the objectives of the project. For initial presentation, prepares conceptual elevations, scaled layouts, or thumbnail sketches for consultation purposes. Final designs are presented in actual format, color, material, and scale. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to communicate in writing.** Ability to edit materials for publication.** Ability to lead and direct a cooperative publishing program.** Ability to interact collaboratively with others. Ability to plan and manage projects. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

How to Apply: Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position. Please note, there is no page restriction to your resume, and you are allowed to upload a resume longer than two pages in the resume section within the application process. When the application system prompts, please proceed to the agency site to complete your application. You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps. Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume and upload it to your profile in the "Resume" section. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress. Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements. Step 4: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Step 5: Hiring Management offers one option that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement. You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date. Step 6: Click on "Finish" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact jobhelp@loc.gov , no later than 4:00pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-13