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Call for Experts - Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

... for international development proposals for various donors. * Prior editing and formatting ... This includes grammar, spelling and syntax; heavy, light, and copy editing; and proofreading. Adept ...

ICF International, Inc.

Technical Editor

Reston, VA · On-site

Perform copy editing, proofreading, document formatting, and final publication reviews. * Support Section 508 accessibility and quality-control activities and ensure products comply with applicable ...

Fox

Freelance Producer/News Editor

New York, NY · On-site

... FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one ... Highly skilled in writing and copy editing * Ability to handle breaking News situations * Strong ...

Penn Interactive

News Editor

Produce engaging push alert copy that communicates vital breaking news, must-see video, and must ... Knowledge of international soccer leagues, teams and players strongly preferred * Strong knowledge ...

NYP Holdings, Inc.

PT Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

... copy on deadline to sing in The Post's unique tabloid voice. The editor should be able to mine ... The Sunday team breaks local, national and international news, investigates government corruption ...

New York Post

PT Editor

New York, NY · Hybrid

$50/hr

... copy on deadline to sing in The Post's unique tabloid voice. The editor should be able to mine ... The Sunday team breaks local, national and international news, investigates government corruption ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for international copy editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An International Copy Editor reviews and refines written content for global audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and adherence to language standards. They work with multilingual content, correct grammar and punctuation, and adapt text for cultural nuances. Their role often includes fact-checking, formatting, and maintaining brand voice across different markets. Strong language skills and an understanding of international style guides like AP or Chicago Manual of Style are essential.

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As an International Copy Editor, your day-to-day responsibilities often include reviewing and editing articles, marketing materials, and communications to ensure they meet quality standards and are tailored for global audiences. You may collaborate closely with writers, translators, designers, and subject matter experts across different time zones to align on content goals and resolve language-specific nuances. Regular communication with international teams is common, requiring strong teamwork and organizational skills. This collaborative environment provides opportunities to learn about world markets and develop specialized knowledge in cross-cultural content editing.

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To thrive as an International Copy Editor, you need advanced language proficiency, strong editorial judgment, and experience with global English usage, ideally with a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with editing software such as Adobe InCopy, Microsoft Word Track Changes, and adherence to major style guides like AP, Chicago, or in-house standards is common. Attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines are valuable soft skills. These competencies help ensure clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate content for diverse international audiences.

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Scientific & Technical Editor (Technical Writer/Editor II)

Silver Spring, MD • On-site

FedWriters, Inc.
Document Preparation and Secretarial Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$56K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Overview
You are the person who reads a 40-page technical report and immediately sees both the science and the story - and knows exactly how to make the writing do justice to both. As a Scientific & Technical Editor supporting NOAA's Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), you will serve as the quality and clarity backbone for OAR's external-facing written communications, working across headquarters, labs, and programs to review, copy edit, and improve technical products for plain language, scientific accuracy, and consistent tone. You will help draft and enforce OAR-wide writing and editing guidelines, train staff on best practices, and refresh aging web content to meet updated style standards. This is a role for an experienced editor who brings both the technical literacy to understand what scientists are saying and the craft to help them say it more clearly - someone who takes pride in making every document they touch smarter, sharper, and more accessible.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Work Schedule and Location:
Remote:
  • This position is primarily remote with ad hoc in-person support at SSMC3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 as needed
  • Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidays
  • Local and non-local travel may be required, including international travel; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advance

Responsibilities
  • Review, copy edit, and improve existing and draft technical products, external reports, outreach products, and internal memos for plain language, technical accuracy, and consistent tone, voice, and style
  • Work with the OAR Communications Director to revise and maintain guidelines on best practices for writing and editing within OAR
  • Distribute resources and train OAR staff across headquarters, labs, and programs on best practices for writing, editing, and plain language communication
  • Research and write content for pamphlets, summary reports, and other products intended for hardcopy publication
  • Revisit and update older website content, applying newly revised style guidelines with emphasis on technical accuracy, consistency, and tone
  • Make edits and updates to websites, including changes to images and content formatting
  • Document workflows and maintain organized files containing data associated with editorial products and review processes
  • Develop, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, and related environmental and scientific publications
  • Ensure proper cross-referencing, user-friendly presentation, and adherence to all applicable indexing and formatting guidelines across all products

Qualifications
Required:
  • BA/BS in English, Journalism, a scientific or environmental discipline, or a closely related technical field; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience
  • 8+ years of professional and/or academic experience in technical writing, editing, or science communications

Desired:
  • Demonstrated experience copy editing and improving scientific or technical documents for federal agencies, research institutions, or peer-reviewed publications
  • Expert command of plain language principles, federal plain language guidelines, and science communication best practices
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and training staff on organization-wide writing and editorial style guides
  • Familiarity with web content editing, including experience making updates to CMS-based websites and applying accessibility and formatting standards
  • Strong technical literacy; ability to read and accurately represent scientific content across multiple NOAA research disciplines
  • Experience managing editorial workflows across distributed, multi-site organizations
  • May supervise a team of writers or act in a lead editorial capacity across a program or organization
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearance

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
Why Join Our Team
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off

Pay Range
$56,095.20 - $59,047.58

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