Top 546 Assistant editor Jobs in Herndon, Va

Production Assistant
Reach Media LLC —Washington, DC
- $50,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Windows
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Multimedia & Digital Communications Developer
The Salvation Army National Headquarters —Alexandria, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Free parking
- Dental insurance
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Senior Associate
MVAR Media —Alexandria, VA
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Assistant Editor/Office Production Assistant
Bard Tales —Tysons Corner, VA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Travel
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
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Quality Assurance Editor - On-call
ICF —Reston, VA
- $74,090 - $125,954 a year
- Part-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
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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Editor / Researcher
Summit Technologies, Inc —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
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Editor/Tech. Writer
OBAN Corporation —Vienna, VA
- Online Application
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Practice Assistant
K&L Gates —Washington, DC
- $79,000 - $119,000 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Addiction Medicine
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Technical Editor
BAE Systems Inc. —Reston, VA
- $67,406 - $114,590 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Short-Form Video Editor
EmSwizzle Entertainment —Centreville, VA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- In-person
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Writer-Editor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection —Washington, DC
- $102,415 - $158,322 a year
- Online Application
- Remote
- Psychiatry
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Assistant Editor, Science News
Society for Science —Washington, DC
- $62,000 - $64,350 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Opportunities for advancement
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Technical Editor - TS required to apply - DC area
Bow Wave LLC —Reston, VA
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Negotiation
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Copy Editor (National Geographic)
National Geographic —Washington, DC
- $79,400 - $106,400 a year
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5d
Content Editor
C2 Technologies —Arlington, VA
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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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
Communication Writer/Editor - ONR
HunaTek Government Solutions —Herndon, VA
- $73,000 - $86,000 a year
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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6d
Assistant News Editor - US
The Telegraph —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
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Production Assistant

Reach Media LLC
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Teamwork
Dari
English
High school diploma or GED
Computer management
Communications
IP networking
VMware

Full Job Description

Full job description

The Production Assistant operates autocue and supports control room workflows on live and pre‑recorded programs. This role is responsible for loading and following rundowns and scripts, cueing presenters accurately, maintaining clear talkback communication, and responding quickly to changes during transmission. The Production Assistant works calmly and precisely in live broadcast environments. This role requires a thorough knowledge of the Farsi/Dari language (to native standard) and excellent timekeeping and organizational skills.

Job Responsibilities:

Operate autocue/prompt equipment during all live and recorded programs, following established control room procedures and directions from the Director and Program Editor.
Ensure rundowns and scripts are correctly loaded, updated, and followed as required
Adjust autocue settings accurately to meet program and presenter requirements.
Maintain high standards of control room etiquette and communication at all times.
Liaise with presenters over talkback as required to support smooth delivery.
Escalate technical issues to relevant technical support teams in a timely manner.
Demonstrate the ability to work confidently during high pressure, live on air situations.
Respond effectively to changes in running orders, scripts, or news agendas, including ad-libbing and late amendments.
Check emails, bookings, and daily communications to remain informed of program updates and requirements.
Proactively read and follow show documentation, briefs, and updates issued by team leads.
Support consistent working practices and contribute positively to team culture and output quality.
Undertake all other reasonable duties as required to support broadcast operations.

Minimum Requirements:

Fluent in Farsi, excellent spelling and grammatical skills in Farsi.
Good English language skills.
Capable of learning to use autocue/prompter and related production technology.
Good IT literacy and ability to work confidently with Windows, exposure to newsroom and broadcast systems is advantageous.
Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with journalists, presenters, and technicians.
Calm, assured, and focused under pressure, particularly in live broadcast environments.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to concentrate for extended periods.
Flexible approach to shift work across a 24-hour operation, including overnights, weekends, and public holidays.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to learning.
An interest in News and Current Affairs.

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Newsroom: 2 years (Preferred)
working with automated broadcast systems: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)
Farsi (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Washington, DC 20005 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Washington, DC 20005: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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