Social Media Specialist - Writer at Aptive Resources in Washington, DC

Requisition ID

2026-4350

Job Summary

Artemis is seeking a full-time Social Media Specialist with demonstrated experience supporting a large-scale federal communications contract. The Social Media Specialist supports the government by drafting engaging, accurate and accessible content for client’s official social media channels. The role translates complex scientific and technical information into clear social content, collaborates with multimedia staff on message development, and applies search engine optimization (SEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles where appropriate.

This role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with significant experience writing for social media platforms and science-focused organizations. This position needs an individual who can write quickly and accurately for varied audiences, coordinate with multimedia and communications staff, support content scheduling, and ensure products comply with plain language and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

This is a contingent hire position. Offers will be contingent upon client approval, ability to meet security requirements, and the ability to adhere to any on-site requirements (which may change at contract award).

Remote work is anticipated. However, all candidates should be local to the Washington, DC metro area as on-site work may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft engaging, accurate posts for the client’s official social media channels.
• Translate complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling social media language for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with multimedia staff on storyboarding, message development and social-first content concepts.
• Apply SEO and AEO principles where appropriate.
• Use social media management systems to support scheduling and content coordination.
• Adapt messages for different audiences, platforms, campaign goals and content formats.
• Conduct research and factchecking as needed to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency of social content.
• Ensure social media products comply with the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Maintain consistency with the client’s voice, style, and communication standards.
• Coordinate with government staff, program officials, writers, editors, designers, and multimedia specialists to support timely publication.
• Manage competing deadlines and support rapid-response communications needs when assigned.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related writing duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years of experience writing for social media platforms; demonstrated experience writing for science-focused organizations, preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, writing, public relations, or related fields.
• Ability to distill complex scientific and technical topics into clear, compelling language for diverse audiences.
• Experience using social media management systems for scheduling content.
• Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act and Section 508 compliance.
• Knowledge of SEO and AEO principles.
• Strong writing, editing, research and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multimedia staff and communications stakeholders on message development.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and produce accurate content in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Client Information

The National Science Foundation Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) requires contractor support to provide writing and editing services for the agency. This role supports OLPA communications by translating complex NSF programs, initiatives and research findings into clear, accurate and accessible content for internal and external audiences.