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Editor (Communications Specialist)

Heartland ConsultingWashington, DC, US
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The Editor (Communications Specialist) supports the program office, project team, and stakeholders by ensuring all project deliverables are clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate for Navajo and Indigenous audiences. This role focuses on internal and external communications, refining content to meet quality standards, and ensuring consistency in tone, style, and formatting for project objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Support the planning and scheduling of project communication activities, ensuring timely delivery of culturally sensitive deliverables for Navajo and Indigenous audiences.
  • Gather, analyze, and compose technical information and documentation, ensuring the use of proper program and technical terminology relevant to community planning and Indigenous contexts.
  • Conduct research to support communication efforts, verifying accuracy and cultural appropriateness of content for stakeholder workshops and public meetings.
  • Interpret and review documentation, determining editing and graphics needs for communications, reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.
  • Establish schedules for document production and conduct quality assurance / control inspections at specific intervals to ensure standards are met.
  • Develop and maintain a project-specific style guide that incorporates cultural considerations, ensuring consistency across all deliverables.
  • Collaborate with team members to incorporate feedback and finalize content under tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with project quality standards.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience in communications, editing, or content development, preferably for community-based or public-sector projects.
  • Experience gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information and documentation, with attention to proper program and technical terminology.
  • Demonstrated ability to support internal and external communications, including planning and scheduling communication activities.
  • Proficiency in editing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Grammarly) and familiarity with document production processes.
  • Ability to conduct quality assurance / control inspections and manage document production schedules.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience refining content for culturally diverse audiences, preferably Indigenous or tribal communities.
  • Preference : Proficiency in the Navajo language and / or Indigenous descent, particularly Navajo, to ensure culturally appropriate content.
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