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Entertainment Editor Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Editor in Chief

Arlington, VA · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... Surface, shape, and package powerful stories across culture, music, sports, entertainment, and ...

Editor in Chief

Arlington, VA · On-site

$200 - $300/hr

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... Surface, shape, and package powerful stories across culture, music, sports, entertainment, and ...

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... Surface, shape, and package powerful stories across culture, music, sports, entertainment, and ...

As Editor in Chief, you'll shape how Stand Together tells its story across this diverse portfolio ... Surface, shape, and package powerful stories across culture, music, sports, entertainment, and ...

In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations ... Partner with newsroom leaders, producers, assignment editors, field crews, regional digital teams ...

In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations ... Partner with newsroom leaders, producers, assignment editors, field crews, regional digital teams ...

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How much do entertainment editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for entertainment editor in Washington is $72,522.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,600.00 and $82,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an entertainment editor do?

An Entertainment Editor oversees entertainment-related content, including news, reviews, and features on movies, TV, music, and celebrities. They assign and edit stories, ensure accuracy, and maintain the publication's voice and standards. They may also manage a team of writers, collaborate with other departments, and stay updated on industry trends. Their goal is to create engaging and high-quality content that attracts and informs audiences.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an entertainment editor?

To thrive as an Entertainment Editor, you need strong writing, editing, and content management skills, often supported by a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and basic image or video editing software is typically required. Excellent organizational abilities, creative thinking, and effective communication are important soft skills for success in this position. These competencies ensure high-quality, engaging content that resonates with audiences and meets publication standards in the fast-paced entertainment industry.

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Infographic showing various Entertainment Editor job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 26% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,522 per year, or $34.9 per hour.

Internship: Video Editor (Part-Time/Seasonal)

Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Washington, DC • On-site

$18.40/hr

Part-time, Internship

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE's portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL's Washington Capitals, NBA's Washington Wizards, WNBA's Washington Mystics, NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.
Rooted in the nation's capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C's distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people.
Our success is powered by talented people who bring passion, creativity, and collaboration to everything they do. If you're looking to build your career in a dynamic, fast-paced organization that's shaping the future of sports and entertainment, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
The Video Editor Intern is responsible for storytelling through creative producing, shooting, and editing. This position will function primarily as an editor to cover live games, long-form, and short-form creative content focused on MSE's athletes and teams.
Are you creative and passionate about producing exciting content? So are we! We'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
  • Tell visual stories through creative editing and producing.
  • Sync and log footage in Premiere Pro.
  • Generate story string-outs, scene cutdowns, and digital clips for documentary, news, studio, live/as-live, social & digital productions.
  • Assign metadata to gameplay highlights in Dalet Flex.
  • Capture supporting elements to help Post-Production staff in their storytelling.
  • Edit complete packages under direction of post-production staff.
  • Learn from MSE's Senior Editors, Editors, and Media Manager.
  • Coordinate with Post-Production staff to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Propose new ways to harness social media through video.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student.
  • At least 1 year of experience in editing, shooting, and/or production.
  • Working experience with Adobe Creative Suite and industry-standard camera equipment.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Dalet Flex a plus.
  • Reliable transportation and housing.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Pay Rate: $18.40 USD/hour.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.