Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Senior Communications Writer & Editor on behalf of an established membership-based professional organization in Fort Worth, TX. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented communications professional to develop compelling written content, support executive messaging, and deliver accurate, engaging communications across digital, print, and member-facing platforms.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished writer and editor with exceptional command of AP style, experience communicating with members of professional associations or membership-based organizations, and the ability to translate complex industry, policy, and organizational topics into clear, accessible content. This individual will work closely with communications leadership to produce high-quality editorial materials that inform, engage, and support organizational priorities.
PERKS
- Competitive compensation of $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Opportunity to support an established professional membership organization.
- High-visibility writing and editing projects supporting executive leadership, member engagement, and organizational communications.
- Collaborative environment with exposure to public affairs, industry communications, and digital media.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research, write, edit, and proofread news releases, member communications, meeting briefs, website articles, blogs, newsletters, social media posts, executive messages, video scripts, and other digital and print materials.
- Conduct interviews with organizational leaders, members, subject-matter experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders to gather information, quotations, and compelling stories.
- Proactively identify and develop story opportunities that support organizational communications priorities.
- Translate complex industry, labor, regulatory, safety, operational, and policy-related topics into clear, accurate, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Adapt written materials for different audiences, communications platforms, formats, and editorial styles.
- Develop and refine executive communications, leadership messaging, and media-facing materials.
- Edit contributed content to ensure accuracy, clarity, grammar, tone, structure, organizational voice, and editorial consistency.
- Apply AP style guidelines and verify names, titles, quotations, dates, statistics, and other factual information before publication.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, digital communications professionals, media relations staff, and internal stakeholders to develop integrated communications.
- Support website publishing, social media content, newsletters, and member engagement initiatives.
- Manage multiple writing and editing assignments while meeting competing deadlines in a fast-paced communications environment.
- Exercise sound editorial judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive or time-critical communications.
- Provide occasional support for urgent communications outside standard business hours when necessary.
- Use generative AI tools responsibly for appropriate editorial activities while adhering to confidentiality and fact-verification requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7–10 years of professional writing, editing, journalism, public relations, or communications experience.
- Strong proficiency in AP writing style, with demonstrated experience applying editorial standards to professional communications.
- Experience developing communications for membership-based organizations, including professional associations, labor organizations, trade associations, or similar institutions.
- Familiarity with website publishing and digital content management, including writing, editing, and preparing content for online publication.
- Excellent command of grammar, structure, proofreading, fact-checking, and editorial judgment.
- Demonstrated experience producing written content across multiple formats, audiences, and communications platforms.
- Experience conducting interviews, researching complex subjects, and translating specialized information into clear and engaging messaging.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
- Foundational skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and social media management platforms.
- Proficiency with member engagement tools, including email campaign and direct-texting platforms.
- Familiarity with project management software and collaborative editorial workflows.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, public relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- A portfolio demonstrating professional writing and editing across multiple formats and audiences is strongly preferred.
- Experience in aviation, labor organizations, public affairs, government, or regulated industries preferred.
- Experience developing executive communications, leadership messaging, and media materials preferred.
- Experience scripting video or multimedia content preferred.
- Familiarity with SEO, web accessibility, and digital analytics preferred.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
- Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience.
- Employment Type: Contract, anticipated minimum duration of three months with potential extension.
- Location: Fort Worth, TX.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Anticipated Start Date: Week of November 16, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and professional writing samples or portfolio demonstrating your experience with editorial content, executive communications, digital publishing, and membership-based communications.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Scion Staffing is an award-winning national recruitment and staffing specialist for organizations across a wide range of industries! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.
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