ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Full Time Substantive Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SAIC

Senior Technical Writer

Hampton, VA

Technical Writer/Ed Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: No Minimum Clearance Required ... Copy-editing, substantive/structural editing, developmental/project editing, stylistic editing, and ...

More Perfect Union

Creator Video Lead

Washington, DC · Remote

$84K - $85K/yr

Salaried, full time Location: Remote About MPU More Perfect Union is an advocacy, journalism, and ... with substantive and original angles on current topics; * Oversee production of 2-3 original ...

More Perfect Union

Creator Video Lead

$85K/yr

Salaried, full time Location: Remote About MPU More Perfect Union is an advocacy, journalism, and ... with substantive and original angles on current topics; * Oversee production of 2-3 original ...

Vox Media, LLC

Editorial Director, Vox

New York, NY · On-site

Manage editors, giving substantive editorial feedback, coaching career growth, and building a ... At least 5 years of full-time editing experience in a fast-paced digital newsroom or equivalent ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsFull Time Substantive Editor Jobs

Full Time Substantive Editor information

See salary details

$11

$31

$57

How much do full time substantive editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time substantive editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Substantive Editor vs Copy Editor?

AspectFull Time Substantive EditorCopy Editor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in English, Journalism, or related field; often with editing certificationsSimilar credentials, often with a focus on language and grammar certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks in publishing houses, media companies, or academic institutions, handling content developmentWorks in publishing, media, or corporate settings, focusing on language accuracy and style
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in book publishing, academic publishing, and media outletsWidely used across publishing, journalism, and corporate communications

The main difference is that a Full Time Substantive Editor actively revises and improves content structure and coherence, while a Copy Editor primarily focuses on grammar, style, and language correctness. Both roles require strong editing skills and relevant credentials, but their scope and responsibilities differ based on the editing stage and content type.

More about Full Time Substantive Editor jobs
What are the most commonly searched types of Substantive Editor jobs? The most popular types of Substantive Editor jobs are:
What job categories do people searching Full Time Substantive Editor jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Full Time Substantive Editor jobs are:
Full Time Substantive Editor jobs near you
Infographic showing various Full Time Substantive Editor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 98% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 73% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,728 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

VP, Legal Content (Virtual, Full Time)

WealthCounsel, LLC

Remote

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
WealthCounsel, LLC is a leading provider of legal content software solutions, dedicated to supporting member attorneys and their clients. They are seeking a motivated VP, Legal Content to provide strategic leadership over the planning, development, and execution of their legal content software solutions, ensuring their value and usability for WealthCounsel members.
Responsibilities:
• Provides strategic leadership to the Legal Content team, including the Editors in Chief, the Director of Content Development, Legal Editors, and the Product Implementation Manager; supervises and supports these leaders in the execution of their respective areas.
• In collaboration with the CCO, establishes the strategic direction of the company's core software solutions, including Wealth Docx, Elder Docx, Business Docx, Gun Docx, and Wealth Tracx; executes this strategy in continuous collaboration with company leadership, Legal Content team subject matter experts, and the Products and Engineering teams.
• Oversees the development of legal content and the content authoring tools used for legal content development from ideation through production; proactively addresses and resolves issues and risks that arise.
• Communicates with WealthCounsel members, the Products and Engineering team, the Legal Content team, and other stakeholders to identify and assess legal content and software solutions requirements; applies this knowledge to support software solutions development strategy.
• Collaborates with the Learning team to develop educational materials relevant to WealthCounsel’s legal content solutions.
• Presents to and creates written materials for WealthCounsel members and staff about legal technology and substantive estate planning topics.
• Ensures compliance with applicable legal regulations, industry best practices, and company processes and procedures.
• Establishes and communicates strategic direction across all areas of responsibility; executes strategy in collaboration with the CCO and company leadership.
• Communicates department, program, and project performance and process to the CCO through periodic status reports and presentations.
• Develops, implements, and tracks key performance metrics, milestones, specifications, documentation and reporting requirements, and budgets.
• Tracks and analyzes program, project, and process costs across all areas of responsibility.
• Promotes collaboration across departments.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends in the legal technology industry.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the Legal Content department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the Legal Content department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance feedback and evaluations to ensure top-level performance at all levels of the department.
• Leads fair and consistent employee accountability processes, including corrective action and termination, in compliance with company guidelines.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• At least 10 years of industry-related experience, including a minimum of three years in an upper management role.
• 10+ years of experience in estate planning and/or elder law.
• Knowledge and familiarity with WealthCounsel's legal content software solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to improve business processes and practices to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Ability to identify and implement best practices and continual performance measurement.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Interest in the creative potential of using technology to solve lawyers’ problems and overcome pain points in their practices.
• Willingness to regularly teach, present, and write required.
• Travel to conferences required.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of document automation software preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Company:
WealthCounsel is a legal services company offering legal software and law practice management software. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

Apply