Associated Builders and Contractors - National Office

Position Title:	Senior Writer / Editor
Location:	In office (Washington D.C.)
Functional Area/Department:	Public Affairs
Status:	Full-time

To Apply:
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Associated Builders and Contractors plays a key role in advancing construction worker health and safety, growing the construction workforce, advocating for construction/small business/merit shop priorities before Congress and the administration.

We are looking for a Senior Writer/Editor to help ABC continue to demonstrate the value of membership to commercial and industrial construction contractors and industry stakeholders.

As a senior writer/editor you will collaborate with people across the company to translate business, economic, regulatory and policy jargon into clear, compelling stories that show ABC's impact and approach.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Write and edit news releases, statements, op-eds, letters to the editor, talking points, presentations, magazine/newsletter articles, blogs and copy for infographics.
• Edit and fact-check issue briefs, letters to lawmakers and regulators, regulatory comments, congressional testimony, legislative issue summaries, action alerts, PowerPoint presentations, reports, surveys, research results, newsletter/website content, social media assets, marketing communications and advertising, member outreach, committee minutes and leadership bios.
• Organize and post content to abc.org and other websites.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 8+ years of professional writing and editing experience.
• Trade association experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing and oral communication skills under tight deadlines.
• Ability to master complex topics and condense detailed information into readable summaries.
• Aptitude for developing persuasive arguments.
• In-depth understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.
• Aptitude for using government/industry data reports to develop content.
• Ability to organize and manage several priorities simultaneously.
• Eye for excellence in graphic design and video storytelling.
• Mastery of AP Style.

**With your resume, please include a writing sample and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. *

**You may be asked to complete an editing test if your application meets the basic requirements. *

IMPORTANT NOTICES

Nondiscrimination:

• It is the continuing policy of ABC to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment or any other status protected by federal or state law, local ordinance or executive orders. ABC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disability Specifications:

• ADA: ABC will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the position, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

• This position is performed in a typical office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.