Top 93 Development 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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Technical Editor, MID
Amentum —Reston, VA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Technical Editor
General Dynamics Information Technology —Bethesda, MD
- $81,349 - $109,250 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Technical Intelligence Editor
Leidos —McLean, VA
- $116,350 - $210,325 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Editor, Editorial – Development
Stand Together —Arlington, VA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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
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Scientific Editor
Culmen International LLC —Silver Spring, MD
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Editor and Writer
AKOYA —Washington, DC
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- Research
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Technical Writer/Editor
CSSI, Inc. —Washington, DC
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
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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
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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Senior Technical Writer-Editor
Artemis Arc —Washington, DC
- $110,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Assistant Editor
ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE U S INC —Washington, DC
- $61,000 - $78,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Communications Editor
Axiologic Solutions —Washington, DC
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Email
- 5 years
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Editor / Researcher
Summit Technologies, Inc —Reston, VA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
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Assistant, Editorial
Society For Neuroscience —Washington, DC
- $44,131 - $48,025 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year
- Communication skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Content Editor - MID
Universal Strategy Group Inc —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- 4 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
4d
Production Editor
Association for Talent Development —Alexandria, VA
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Technical Editor, Mid
Booz Allen Hamilton —Arlington, VA
- $55,200 - $126,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Video Producer/Editor
Total Wine & More —Bethesda, MD
- $84,600 - $141,200 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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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
7 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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