What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Writer position at Air & Space Forces Assoc?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Staff Writer is responsible for generating content for Air & Space Forces Magazine, both online and in print. This writer produces 4-5 stories per week for the website/Daily Report and regular features for the print magazine. Articles focus on the activities, equipment, and strategy of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. S/he is expected to both pitch their own story ideas and be able to execute stories as assigned. The Staff Writer may also be called on to edit content from other reporters or the News Editor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Writing & Reporting (approximately 90% of effort):
- Research and write 4-5 news articles per week, ranging from about 400 to 1,200 words for airandspaceforces.com.
- Research and write regular long-form articles for the print magazine with a broader, longer-term look at key issues facing the Air Force and Space Force.
- Conduct interviews with senior military and civilian officials, attend conferences, symposia, and other events where officials are speaking, visit the Pentagon, and travel to military installations to cover military training and activities firsthand
- Research, read, and help curate relevant content from other sources
Other Duties as Assigned (approximately 10% of effort):
- Assist other staff with editing, proofreading, and content development.
- Copy edit and/or proof-read colleagues’ content as needed.
- Conduct search engine optimization (SEO) by tagging and enhancing articles to maximize exposure before publication.
Salary : $67,700 - $90,000
