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.…