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ICMA

Graphic Designer (Contract)

Washington, DC · On-site

$30 - $37/hr

Collaborate with marketing teams, project managers, copywriters, and stakeholders to develop ... Five to eight years of professional graphic design experience in an agency, in-house, freelance, or ...

JASINT

(SCA) Subject Matter Expert

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$24 - $30.75/hr

Job Title: (SCA) Subject Matter Expert Location(s): Washington, D.C. Clearance Requirements A TS/SCI with Poly Clearance is required at the time of application. What you will be doing: We are seeking ...

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JASINT

(SCA) Subject Matter Expert

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$24 - $30.75/hr

Job Title: (SCA) Subject Matter Expert Location(s): Washington, D.C. Clearance Requirements A TS/SCI with Poly Clearance is required at the time of application. What you will be doing: We are seeking ...

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How much do freelance copywriter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance copywriter in Reston, VA is $32.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.78 and $38.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Copywriter vs Content Writer?

AspectFreelance CopywriterContent Writer
CredentialsPortfolio, writing samples, sometimes marketing or advertising knowledgePortfolio, research skills, sometimes SEO knowledge
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance projects, client-basedRemote or in-house, content creation for websites, blogs, or publications
Employer & Industry UsageFreelance clients, marketing agencies, businessesMedia companies, online publishers, corporate blogs

While both roles involve writing, a Freelance Copywriter primarily creates persuasive content for marketing and advertising, often working independently with clients. A Content Writer focuses on producing informative or engaging content for websites, blogs, or publications, which may be in-house or freelance. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What is a freelance copywriter?

Freelance copywriters create written content for clients. As a freelance copywriter, your primary responsibilities are understanding what your clients need and creating content to fulfill those needs. You often write for clients interested in content marketing, so your writing projects include articles, blog posts, social media copy, email marketing campaigns, case studies, and whitepapers. Other job duties include marketing your copywriting services, negotiating rates and contracts, writing and revising content, and submitting work to your clients. Freelance copywriters are self-employed and work on a contract basis.

What are some common challenges freelance copywriters face when managing multiple clients?

Freelance copywriters often juggle several clients at once, which can lead to challenges with time management, setting boundaries, and ensuring consistency in voice and quality across projects. Meeting overlapping deadlines and handling varying client expectations require strong organizational skills and clear communication. Successful freelancers typically use project management tools, maintain detailed briefs, and set realistic timelines to avoid burnout and deliver high-quality work for every client.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance copywriter?

To thrive as a Freelance Copywriter, you need strong writing, research, and editing skills, typically supported by a portfolio showcasing your work and an understanding of marketing concepts. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs, and platforms such as Google Docs is often required. Creativity, adaptability, and clear client communication are vital soft skills that set top copywriters apart. These abilities are crucial for producing compelling content, meeting client needs, and succeeding in a competitive, deadline-driven environment.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Copywriter job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 8% Temporary, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 70% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,623 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Senior Editor, Brand & Narrative

Stand Together

Arlington, VA

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 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 supervise a 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 deadlines and 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. 

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.