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Stand Together

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

As a Deputy Editor, you willhelp lead Development Communications for our grassrootsbrands ... Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental ...

Stand Together

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA

$120K - $140K/yr

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands ... Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental ...

Kaiva Corp

Medical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

Preferred candidates will have education or experience in a scientific or healthcare field. Supervisory Responsibilities : * None. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : As a Medical Editor your ...

DRT Strategies, Inc.

Medical Editor

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

... health care, technology, and financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT ... The Medical Editor will edit and format reviews of marketing applications and policy documents as ...

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Clearpath

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands ... Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental ...

Stand Together

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands ... Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental ...

Stand Together

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands ... Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting, flexible time off, comprehensive health and dental ...

Kaiva Corp

Medical Editor

Washington, DC · Remote

Preferred candidates will have education or experience in a scientific or healthcare field.Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:As a Medical Editor your ...

C2 Technologies

Content Editor

Arlington, VA

$50K - $100K/hr

Content Editor C² Technologies seeks a Content Editor to contribute and edit written content for ... Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of ...

Kaiva Tech

Medical Editor

Washington, DC · Remote

Preferred candidates will have education or experience in a scientific or healthcare field. Supervisory Responsibilities : * None. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : As a Medical Editor your ...

Chartis Federal

Editor/Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

Position Overview We are seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide editorial and research support ... Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) * Retirement plans with company ...

Chartis Federal

Editor/Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

Position Overview We are seeking an Editor/Researcher to provide editorial and research support ... Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) * Retirement plans with company ...

Fors Marsh Group

Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

Our work promotes health and well-being, shapes resilient communities, and builds effective and ... The Technical Editor II will serve as a final editorial gatekeeper for complex deliverables ...

DRT Strategies, Inc.

Medical Editor

Silver Spring, MD · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

... health care, technology, and financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT ... The Medical Editor will edit and format reviews of marketing applications and policy documents as ...

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Red Carrot

Photographer / Video Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

Photographer / Video Editor Level: Journeyman | Work Location: On‑Site - Arlington, VA This ... for eligible employees. * Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

$55K - $126K/yr

Washington, District of Columbia, USA Technical Editor The Opportunity: Key to an organization ... Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid ...

Sentar

Analytic Editor

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

As an Analytical Editor, you will be given the opportunity to showcase your SIGINT Reporting ... Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options

KACE

Copy Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

Title: Copy Editor Location: Washington, DC /Remote eligible Security Clearance: Moderate ... KACE delivers technology-enabled mission services that advance public health, public safety, and ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for health editor in Washington is $42.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.52 and $59.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a health editor do?

A Health Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and sometimes writing health-related content for publications such as magazines, websites, or journals. They ensure that the information presented is accurate, up-to-date, and understandable for the target audience. Health Editors often fact-check articles, work with medical professionals, and maintain editorial standards. Their role is crucial in providing reliable health information to the public.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health editor?

To thrive as a Health Editor, you need a solid background in health journalism, excellent writing and editing skills, and often a degree in English, journalism, or a health-related field. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), SEO tools, and medical databases is typically required, along with experience interpreting scientific research. Strong communication, critical thinking, and attention to detail set outstanding Health Editors apart. These skills ensure the production of accurate, engaging, and trustworthy health content for diverse audiences.

How does a health editor collaborate with medical professionals and writers to ensure content accuracy?

A Health Editor frequently works alongside medical experts, fact-checkers, and writers to ensure all published content meets industry standards for accuracy and credibility. This collaboration often involves reviewing drafts, clarifying medical information, and verifying sources. Editors may also organize regular meetings or consultations with healthcare professionals to stay up to date on best practices and emerging research. This team-based approach helps maintain trustworthiness and compliance with editorial guidelines.

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Infographic showing various Health Editor job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,776 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA • On-site

Stand Together
Non-Profits • 201 - 500 employees
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$120K - $140K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Retirement

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Job description

Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’sbiggest 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 Deputy Editor, you willhelp lead Development Communications for our grassrootsbrands, including Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, Concerned Veterans for America, and related efforts.

This role will oversee Development Communications, including the editorial calendar, workflows, review cycles, deadlines, approvals, and handoffs. The Deputy Editor will directly manage writers focused on Development Communications, ensuring work is strategically planned, clearly assigned, well edited, and delivered with accuracy, consistency, and quality.

This team’s portfolio includes donor-facing emails, proposals, pitch decks, direct mail packages, polling memos, stewardship updates, and related materials. The Deputy Editor will help ensure these products translate policy, strategy, campaign context, and impact into compelling content for donor audiences.

The ideal candidate is a strong editor, people manager, and editorial operator who can balance strategy with execution. This person will collaborate across Marketing, Fundraising Strategy, policy, legal/compliance, creative, and grassroots partner teams to move complex projects from intake to final review. Over time, this role should grow into greater ownership of final editorial review andapprovalreadiness.

This role requires electoral campaign experience, strong editorial judgment, direct people-management experience, comfort with complex workflows,familiarity with AI tools,and the ability to shape high-quality donor-facing content. The Deputy Editor should also be willing to write, revise, and develop high-priority content directly when needed.


How You Will Contribute

  • Directly managea team ofwriters focused on Development Communications, creating a culture of editorial excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Lead editorial workflow and process improvements across intake, prioritization, assignments, review cycles, approvals, deadlines, and handoffs.

  • Edit, shape, and occasionally write donor-facing content, including donor emails, proposals, pitch decks, direct mail packages, polling memos, stewardship updates, and related materials.

  • Own the content calendar for grassroots partners and initiatives, ensuring donor-facing content is planned, prioritized, assigned, and delivered on deadline.

  • Collaborate with Marketing, Fundraising Strategy,Policy,Legal/Compliance,Creative, andGrassrootsteamsto ensure content isaccurate, strategically aligned, and polished.

What You Will Bring

  • 7+ years of professional experience in editing, writing, content strategy, communications, or publishing, including direct people-management experience.

  • Strong editorial judgment, with the ability to improve content structure, clarity, tone, message discipline, accuracy, and audience relevance.

  • Experience managing complex editorial calendars, workflows, review processes, and cross-functional content projects.

  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate policy, strategy, polling, and organizational priorities into compelling donor-facing content.

  • Strong stakeholder-management skills, comfort using performance and workflow insights to improve execution, and alignment with StandTogether’svalues of humility, integrity, entrepreneurialism, and principled problem-solving.

  • Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Together'svision and principled approachto solving problems, and a commitment to stewardingour 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 toshare inthe success you help drive.


$120,000 - $140,000 a year

For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $120,000–$140,000 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,demonstratedskills, role responsibilities, and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach, base salary may vary within or outside of theanticipatedrange 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.

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