Senior Communications Writer & Editor

Senior Communications Writer & Editor

Fort Worth, TX 76155

Date Posted October 30, 2026

Job ID 15931

Employment Type Contract

Pay rate $35/hour

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.