Own and execute Mighty Acorn's communications calendar across LinkedIn, the company blog, and new content streams, including organic posting, engagement, and performance tracking to continuously refine strategy.
Collaborate with business and delivery teams to surface stories worth sharing, then write and edit long-form content (blog posts, case studies, announcements, thought leadership pieces) that takes those insights from concept to published.
Maintain and improve website content in collaboration with project, business development, and strategy teams, keeping messaging accurate, fresh, and aligned.
Utilize and support the development of the Mighty Acorn editorial voice and style guide to create content that reflects Mighty Acorn's mission, expertise, and culture.
Partner with the Business Development team to amplify wins, capabilities, and thought leadership relevant to target agencies.
Design and maintain editorial workflows and asset management practices that keep the team efficient and output consistent.
Navigate government project communications requirements (client branding guidelines, clearance workflows, visibility mandates) with sound judgment and without sacrificing content quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, ideally in communications, journalism, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in communications, content strategy, or editorial roles, ideally in or adjacent to the government technology, civic tech, or public sector consulting space.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate complex technical or policy ideas into compelling, accessible content.
Strong instincts for brand voice and editorial judgment. You know what a company should and shouldn't say, and why.
Proven ability to work across disciplines to extract experiences and insights and shape them into stories.
Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage an editorial calendar and multiple content workstreams without close oversight.
Comfort building or formalizing a communications function in a small or early-stage organization.
Familiarity with digital service delivery concepts (agile development, human-centered design, DevSecOps) and the ability to write about them credibly.
Experience navigating government project communications requirements, including client branding, clearance workflows, and agency visibility mandates.
Existing network or familiarity within the civic tech or federal/state digital services community.
Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., Webflow, WordPress) and email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack, HubSpot).

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingcontent strategystorytellingeditorial judgmentdigital service deliveryagile developmenthuman-centered designDevSecOps

Soft Skills

self-directedorganizedcollaborationbrand voicecommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in communicationsBachelor's degree in journalismBachelor's degree in English