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Forterra

Proposal Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

... editing contributions from multiple authors into a unified voice • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, Political Science, Marketing, or a related field, or ...

Red Edge LLC

Video Production Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

Have video production, animation or editing experience. * Use immense attention to detail to create ... political parties, charities, and more. Located near the Courthouse Metro stop in Arlington,nd out ...

Navistar Direct Marketing

Pre-Press Assistant II

Henrico, VA · On-site

$50K - $53K/yr

... political and commercial sectors. Pre-Press Assistant II is responsible for preparing digital files ... This role involves reviewing, editing, and ensuring the accuracy of design files, performing color ...

Red Edge

Video Production Intern

Arlington, VA

Have video production, animation or editing experience. * Use immense attention to detail to create ... political parties, charities, and more. Located near the Courthouse Metro stop in Arlington,nd out ...

Navistar Direct Marketing

Pre-Press Assistant II

Henrico, VA

$15.25 - $20/hr

... political and commercial sectors. Pre-Press Assistant II is responsible for preparing digital files ... This role involves reviewing, editing, and ensuring the accuracy of design files, performing color ...

Moore

Pre-Press Assistant II

Henrico, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

... political and commercial sectors. Pre-Press Assistant II is responsible for preparing digital files ... This role involves reviewing, editing, and ensuring the accuracy of design files, performing color ...

Navistar Direct Marketing

Pre-Press Assistant II

Henrico, VA · On-site

$50K - $53K/yr

... political and commercial sectors.Pre-Press Assistant II is responsible for preparing digital files ... This role involves reviewing,editing, and ensuring the accuracy of design files, performing color ...

Moore DM Group LLC

Pre-Press Assistant II

Henrico, VA · On-site

$50K - $53K/yr

... political and commercial sectors. Pre-Press Assistant II is responsible for preparing digital files ... This role involves reviewing, editing, and ensuring the accuracy of design files, performing color ...

Akima, LLC

Legal and Technical Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$135K - $143K/yr

Law or Pre Law or Public Affairs, or Government or Political Science. * Demonstrated experience in legal writing and editing, preferably in a government or regulatory environment. * Mastery of legal ...

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How much do political editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for political editor in Virginia is $31.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.20 and $39.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a political editor?

A Political Editor is responsible for overseeing political news coverage, analyzing current events, and providing editorial direction for political reporting. They edit and curate political content, manage journalists, and ensure accuracy and impartiality in coverage. Political Editors often work for newspapers, TV networks, or online media outlets, shaping public discourse on political matters. Their role requires strong journalistic skills, deep political knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex issues for a broad audience.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a political editor?

A Political Editor’s daily responsibilities often include planning and coordinating political news coverage, assigning stories to reporters, editing articles for accuracy and clarity, and monitoring breaking news developments. They meet regularly with staff to discuss editorial strategy, ensure balanced reporting, and maintain relationships with key political sources. Political Editors also oversee the publication timeline and may contribute their own analyses or opinion pieces. This role requires a high level of collaboration, quick decision-making, and constant engagement with evolving political events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the political editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Political Editor, you need strong journalistic experience, in-depth knowledge of political processes, excellent writing and editing skills, and often a relevant degree in journalism, communications, or political science. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems (CMS), and data analysis tools is typically required. Superior judgment, leadership, communication, and networking skills help you stand out in guiding reporters and shaping coverage. These abilities are vital for producing accurate, insightful political reporting and effectively leading editorial teams in a fast-paced news environment.

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Infographic showing various Political Editor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 39% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 73% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,164 per year, or $31.3 per hour.

Senior Technical Writer US Citizens with active clearance

LTC Solutions LLC

Quantico, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Senior Technical Writer - Senior Level
Location: Quantico, VA and Pentagon
Status: Contingent Hire_Full-Time_Hybrid
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
Position Summary
Technical Writer-Senior provides senior-level writing, editing, research, and analytical support to Department of Defense and Marine Corps organizations. The position develops, reviews, and refines doctrine, strategy, policy, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), Marine Corps Orders (MCOs), NAVMC publications, reports, studies, analyses, and other senior-level documents.
The Technical Writer synthesizes complex information, operational experience, stakeholder input, and lessons learned into clear, concise, and actionable products that support senior leader decision-making, institutional policy, doctrine development, and operational effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a CAC card. Valid U.S. passport required.
  • 8+ years of experience writing, editing, reviewing, and coordinating DoD or military strategy, policy, doctrine, or operational documents.
  • Experience supporting a DoD Service, Headquarters-level organization, or comparable senior military staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop or edit doctrine, CONOPS, TTPs, policies, directives, reports, studies, analyses, or similar authoritative documents.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear and concise written products.
  • Experience incorporating operational observations, stakeholder input, and lessons learned into doctrine, policy, or strategic documents.
  • Strong technical and strategic writing, editing, proofreading, research, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to coordinate with senior leaders, subject matter experts, action officers, and Government stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to manage multiple writing projects, staffing actions, deadlines, and document revisions.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, International Relations, Military Studies, Strategic Studies, or a related field.
  • Previous experience supporting the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, Joint Staff, or other DoD Headquarters organization.
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine and publication processes.
  • Experience developing or revising MCOs, NAVMCs, CONOPS, TTPs, doctrine, strategy, and policy documents.
  • Knowledge of military planning, staffing, coordination, and publication processes.

Primary Duties
  • Research, draft, edit, review, and revise doctrine, strategy, policy, CONOPS, TTPs, MCOs, NAVMCs, and related publications.
  • Develop clear, concise, technically accurate, and professionally formatted reports, studies, analyses, briefings, and senior-leader products.
  • Analyze and synthesize lessons learned, operational observations, best practices, studies, and stakeholder input to support updates to doctrine, policy, and strategic guidance.
  • Translate complex technical, operational, and strategic concepts into clear written products for senior leaders and diverse audiences.
  • Coordinate document development and reviews with Government personnel, subject matter experts, action officers, and other stakeholders.
  • Incorporate comments, adjudicate recommended changes, and maintain document consistency throughout review and staffing cycles.
  • Research applicable policies, directives, doctrine, regulations, and authoritative references to support document development.
  • Ensure documents maintain consistent terminology, organization, style, formatting, and messaging.
  • Maintain document versions, supporting references, source materials, and administrative records throughout the development and approval process.
  • Support other strategic writing, technical writing, editing, research, and analytical requirements as assigned.

LTC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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