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Stand Together

Senior Editor, Brand & Narrative

Arlington, VA

$120K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... team of editorial specialists and drive content to align with brand and messaging standards. The Senior Editor will work alongside a dynamic team of marketing, communications, and copywriter ...

Stand Together

Senior Editor, Brand & Narrative

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... team of editorial specialists and drive content to align with brand and messaging standards. The Senior Editor will work alongside a dynamic team of marketing, communications, and copywriter ...

ECPI University

Social Media Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

This includes developing platform-specific content, managing the editorial calendar, coordinating ... copywriting * Comfort being on camera and helping others feel comfortable participating in social ...

Virginia Jobs

Office Assistant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Editorial, persuasive, and copywriting skills; * Some interest in film studies; and * Event organization and execution experience. Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must ...

Anaplan

Social Media Manager

Reston, VA · Hybrid

Manage and execute a comprehensive social media editorial calendar. This includes proactively ... g., AI-driven copywriting, content optimization, automated scheduling, social listening, and ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for editorial copywriter in Virginia is $36.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.64 and $41.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an editorial copywriter?

Editorial copywriters are professionals who craft written content for publications, websites, and marketing materials with a focus on storytelling and engaging readers. They typically work closely with editors and creative teams to produce articles, blog posts, newsletters, and other editorial content that aligns with a brand's voice and objectives. Unlike advertising copywriters, editorial copywriters emphasize informative and compelling narratives to inform, entertain, or educate audiences. Their work requires strong writing skills, creativity, and an understanding of target audiences.

How does an editorial copywriter typically collaborate with other departments within a publishing or marketing organization?

Editorial Copywriters often work closely with teams such as marketing, design, and editorial planning to ensure content aligns with brand voice and strategic objectives. They participate in brainstorming sessions, provide input on content calendars, and coordinate with designers for visual elements that support their copy. Frequent communication with editors and project managers is essential to meet deadlines and maintain content accuracy. This cross-functional collaboration helps Editorial Copywriters create cohesive, impactful messaging across multiple channels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an editorial copywriter, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Editorial Copywriter, you need excellent writing, editing, and research skills, usually supported by a degree in English, journalism, or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and style guides like AP or Chicago is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure the production of engaging, accurate, and timely content that aligns with brand messaging and audience expectations.

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Infographic showing various Editorial Copywriter job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,757 per year, or $36.4 per hour.

Senior Editor, Brand & Narrative

Stand Together

Arlington, VA

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America's boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country's biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing issues. We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. 

As a Senior Editor, Brand & Narrative on our Editorial team, you will supervisea team of editorial specialists and drive content to align with brand and messaging standards. The Senior Editor will work alongside a dynamic team of marketing, communications, and copywriter professionals implementing engaging and effective content strategies that inspire movements of millions of people to participate in new and better ways to tackle our country's biggest problems. These strategies span multiple channels and platforms, including web articles, video publishing assets, paid ads, and organic social channels, among others. 

 The ideal candidate brings experience in marketing and communications, publishing, journalism, and/or related fields to support day-to-day implementation and long-term strategic projects. As Senior Editor, you'll be responsible for working across multiple teams in a highly matrixed organization, liaising with external agency partners, ensuring all content adheres to our brand guidelines, and applying an entrepreneurial mindset to continuously identify opportunities to optimize content against defined goals and KPIs.  

How You Will Contribute

Content Editing and Strategy 

  • Review and revise content produced by a team of copywriters, ensuring clarity of messaging, adherence to brand standards (positioning, tone, voice), accuracy (spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax), and quality assurance.  

  • Partner with internal stakeholders as marketing campaigns take shape, advising on what editorial can bring to the table - and then executing with your team of writers and/or freelancers.  

  • Partner with the intelligence and digital teams to track audience data and engagement metrics against KPIs that effectively measure the impact and success of written content; continuously identify opportunities to optimize current and future content accordingly.  

  • Identify gaps and recommend updates to brand content and style guides.  

 Communication and Collaboration 

  • Develop communication touchpoints with key stakeholders to ensure an effective two-way flow of knowledge and feedback that best supports and advances content objectives. 

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure final products align with diverse audience interests and perspectives.  

  • Partner with the production team to ensure that website content is published on time and in accordance with quality assurance standards.  

  • Liaise with agency partners where appropriate, including content briefings and drafts.  

What You Will Bring

  • 7+ years of professional experience in marketing and communications, publishing, journalism, and/or related fields,demonstrating career growth and an intimate familiarity with the latest content best practices and trends. 

  • 2+ years of supervising a team.  

  • Proven success in translating organizational vision and messaging into compelling content 

  • Demonstrated experience with understanding the needs of different audiences/stakeholder groups and finding mutually beneficial solutions when those needs appear to be at odds. 

  • A highly organized approach with proven ability to deliver to tight deadlinesand work within a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment requiring quick execution and flexibility. 

  • Superior written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

  • Extreme attention to detail. 

  • Baseline knowledge of SEO. 

  • Preference for exposure to agency relations (as a client or agency representative). 

  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together's vision and principled approach to solving problems, and a commitment to stewarding our culture, which champions values including transformation and innovation, entrepreneurialism, humility, and respect. 

What We Offer

  • Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental plans, plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace. 

  • A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1,300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges. 

  • Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover, develop and apply their unique talents. 

  • Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities, allowing you to share in the success you help drive. 

$120,000 - $145,000 a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $120,000-$145,000 per year. This role may also be eligible for additional bonus compensation designed to align total compensation with an employee's overall contribution to the organization.

Our Principles-Based Management (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, capabilities, demonstrated skills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.

Our Values: Working for an organization within the Stand Together philanthropic community is different from many other places. The culture is deeply rooted in Principle Based Management (PBM), a framework guided by the principles that drive human progress, such as dignity, openness, and bottom-up empowerment. PBM empowers employees to be entrepreneurial, to innovate, and to continually drive transformation.   
 
We believe diversity fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success.  That is why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, and respect.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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