Top 136 Copy Editor Jobs in Washington, DC

Senior Editor/Writer - Academic Publications
The C3 Group —Fort Belvoir, VA
- $30 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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11d
Copy Editor
Artemis Arc —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Writer-Editor
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement —Washington, DC
- $143,913 - $187,093 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
9d
Editor II, Weekend Editon
NPR —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $113,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
12h
Production Editor
Association for Talent Development —Alexandria, VA
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Editor, Publishing Services
NAFSA: Association of International Educators —Washington, DC
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Technical Writer/Editor
Kearney & Company —Tysons, VA
- $80,000 - $140,000 a year
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
4d
Mid Enhancement Specialist Editor (DXC)
BAE Systems Inc. —Springfield, VA
- $82,779 - $140,723 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Photo Assignment Editor
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $92,600 - $138,800 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Editorial Assistant
Tax Analysts —Falls Church, VA
- $50,000 - $54,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- English
- Research
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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1d
Casual/PT Traffic Anchor/Editor
iHeartMedia, Inc. —Washington, DC
- $18.00 - $20.55 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Editor, The Hill
Nexstar Broadcasting —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
GEOINT Conveyance/Copy Editor- Springfield, VA
BAE Systems Inc. —Springfield, VA
- $82,779 - $140,723 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Sr Enhancement Specialist Editor (DXC)
BAE Systems Inc. —Springfield, VA
- $101,398 - $172,377 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- English
- Research
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Senior Associate Editor
Ballast Research —Washington, DC
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Senior level
Enhancement Specialist - Editor, DXC (3-Mid)
Castalia Systems —Springfield, VA
- $104,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Breaking News Reporter
The Washington Post —Washington, DC
- $73,600 - $110,400 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Enhancement Specialist - Editor, DXC (4-Senior)
Castalia Systems —Springfield, VA
- $124,000 - $131,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
- Senior level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Senior Editor/Enhancement Specialist
GAP SOLUTIONS INC —Springfield, VA
- $148,000 - $153,000 a year
- Email
- Customer service
- Word processing
- English
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7d
Request for Proposal (RFP) - Technical and Editorial Review of Training Material
Global Fishing Watch RFP —Washington, DC
- Remote
- Mid-level
12h

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Senior Editor/Writer - Academic Publications

The C3 Group
Fort Belvoir, VA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
$30 - $33 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Technical editing
Microsoft Word
Writing skills
Word embeddings
English
Copy editing
Bachelor's degree
Stylistic editing
APA style
Technical writing quality assurance
English
Proofreading
Adobe InDesign
Content review
Editing

Full Job Description

Senior Editor/Writer

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: The C3 Group

Position Summary

The C3 Group is seeking an experienced Senior Editor/Writer to support WarU at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The successful candidate will support the editorial and publication processes for the Defense Acquisition Research Journal and a variety of other WarU publications and communication products.

This position works closely with editors, authors, reviewers, and government stakeholders to support manuscript development, editorial review, publication schedules, and quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have exceptional editing skills, demonstrated proficiency with APA style, experience supporting scholarly publications, and familiarity with double-blind peer review processes.

Key Responsibilities

Edit, proofread, and review manuscripts for publication.
Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and adherence to publication standards.
Apply APA style and formatting requirements to manuscripts and publication materials.
Support the administration and coordination of double-blind peer review processes.
Coordinate with authors, reviewers, and stakeholders to preserve author intent while maintaining editorial quality.
Support editorial workflow management and publication schedules.
Maintain manuscript tracking, version control, and document management activities.
Coordinate edits and revisions among multiple contributors and reviewers.
Review publication materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established editorial standards.
Edit, proofread, and provide editorial support for a variety of unclassified WarU publications and communication products, including award citations, annual reports, event programs, presentations, posters, guides, and other publishing projects as assigned.
Maintain effective communication with authors, reviewers, editors, and government stakeholders.
Support additional editorial, publishing, and communication activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, Publishing, or a related field.
Minimum five years of professional editing, proofreading, technical editing, publishing, or related editorial experience.
Demonstrated proficiency applying APA style to professional or academic publications.
Exceptional command of English grammar, punctuation, usage, syntax, and editorial best practices.
Experience editing complex documents while preserving author voice and intent.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience coordinating reviews and incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Track Changes, comments, and document review features.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and successfully complete a government background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting academic journals or peer-reviewed publications.
Experience supporting or coordinating double-blind peer review processes.
Experience working with authors, researchers, and subject matter experts.
Experience with publication scheduling, editorial workflow management, or manuscript tracking systems.
Experience supporting the Department of Defense, a federal government agency, higher education institution, or research organization.
Familiarity with Adobe InDesign.
Master's degree or higher in English, Journalism, Communications, Publishing, or a related field.

Desired Characteristics

Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative editorial team.
Professional judgment and discretion.
Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment.
Commitment to maintaining high editorial and publication standards.

Benefits

The C3 Group offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid holidays and paid time off
Professional development opportunities

The C3 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Contract, Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you able to successfully complete a government background investigation and obtain/maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)?
Please describe your experience editing scholarly or academic publications.
Please describe your experience applying APA style while editing manuscripts intended for publication.
Please describe your experience working with a double-blind peer review process. Include your role and responsibilities.
Describe your experience coordinating edits among multiple authors, reviewers or subject matter experts while preserving the author's original intent.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Copy editing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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