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Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$62K - $141K/yr

Remote Work: No Job Number: R0244842 Location: Washington,DC,US Share job via: Share Technical Editor The Opportunity: Analyze and evaluate products through technical editorial support and ensure ...

Build and maintain file of article ideas in various editorial categories. Keep current on news and ... LOCATION AND WORK MODE This position will have full-time remote capabilities with the expectation ...

Editorial experience not required, but preferred. Location We have offices in Washington, DC and Cambridge, UK. Additionally, this position is open to remote workers in select US states. If you are ...

... Remote Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid) Travel: 10-15% Reports To: Vice President, Marketing ... Develop and execute the internal communications strategy and editorial calendar. * Draft executive ...

Senior Proposal Writer

Washington, DC · Remote

$80K - $100K/yr

Senior Proposal Writer ● Position Type: Full-Time Remote ● L ocation : Washington, DC Duties ... Apply strong analytical and editorial judgment to: * Validate AI-generated content * Ensure ...

Partner cross-functionally with Editorial, Product, Revenue, and PDT teams * Make data-driven ... Because this is a remote-optional job posting, this salary range takes into account all possible ...

This remote role is ideally based in the United States, with overlap with US business hours (ET-PT ... Strong editorial judgment: you know when a draft needs another pass and when it's ready Strong ...

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How much do remote editorial jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote editorial in Washington is $56,962.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,600.00 and $58,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote editorial?

A Remote Editorial job involves managing, creating, editing, or curating written content for publications, websites, or companies, all from a remote location. People in these roles may work as editors, proofreaders, content strategists, or writers, collaborating virtually with other team members and contributors. Tasks typically include reviewing submissions, ensuring content quality and consistency, fact-checking, and sometimes developing editorial calendars or guidelines. Remote editorial professionals rely heavily on digital communication tools to coordinate projects and maintain workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote editorial professional?

To thrive as a Remote Editorial professional, you need strong writing, editing, and content management skills, often supported by a degree in English, journalism, or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), editing software, and collaborative tools like Google Workspace or Slack is typically required. Superior time management, attention to detail, and clear communication are crucial soft skills in a remote environment. These competencies ensure high-quality content delivery, effective teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines without in-person supervision.

What is the difference between Remote Editorial vs Remote Content Writer?

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Required CredentialsTypically a degree in journalism, communications, or related fields; strong editing skillsOften a degree in English, journalism, or related fields; strong writing skills
Work EnvironmentPrimarily editing, reviewing, and refining content; collaborative with writers and editorsCreating original content, articles, blogs, and marketing materials; independent work
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across publishing, media, marketing agencies, and corporate communicationsCommon in digital marketing, blogging platforms, media outlets, and content agencies

Remote Editorial roles focus on editing and refining content, requiring strong editing credentials and collaboration. Remote Content Writers create original content, emphasizing writing skills. Both roles are vital in digital content creation but differ mainly in responsibilities and skill sets.

How do remote editorial professionals typically collaborate with writers and other team members across different time zones?

Remote editorial professionals often use digital collaboration tools such as project management platforms, shared documents, and instant messaging to coordinate with writers, designers, and other editors. Regular virtual meetings are scheduled to discuss project updates, editorial calendars, and content feedback, with flexibility to accommodate various time zones. Clear communication, setting expectations, and documenting workflows help maintain a smooth editorial process and ensure deadlines are met, even when team members are widely dispersed.

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Infographic showing various Remote Editorial job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,962 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Audience Growth & Lifecycle Manager

The Dispatch

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

About The Dispatch

The Dispatch stands out as a platform for thoughtful coverage, respectful dialogue, and a wildly engaged community of paying members. We bring a perspective-we're right-of-center-but we're fiercely independent, standing apart from media outlets increasingly engaged in partisan boosterism. Started in 2019 by Steve Hayes and Jonah Goldberg, The Dispatch has filled a valuable gap in the media ecosystem as covered in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and other publications.

We also own and operate SCOTUSblog, the definitive source for Supreme Court coverage for more than 20 years, and this role will support its growth as well as The Dispatch's.

About The Role

We are hiring an Audience Growth & Lifecycle Manager to run the day-to-day engine of our membership business.

This is the execution layer of our growth program, and it runs the length of the funnel: audience development at the top, lifecycle marketing through the middle, retention at the end. You will build and launch campaigns, run conversion and paywall tests, own our lifecycle email flows, and turn the resulting data into decisions. You will work directly with senior leadership and own outcomes rather than tasks.

We are a small team, which means the surface area here is wider than this title usually carries at a larger company. You will touch acquisition, conversion, retention, and reporting. The right candidate has worked at a company of similar size or stage, understands the creativity required to build with limited resources, and wants the ownership and upside that comes with it.

This role is based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid). Candidates in the D.C. area preferred, though we'll consider exceptional remote candidates.

Why This Role Matters Now

Our fundamentals are strong: high-quality editorial, a trusted brand, a loyal paying audience, and steady organic growth. What we have not yet built are sustainable systems that regularly get our work in front of new audiences.

Big news moments drive traffic spikes we could be converting far better than we do. Our email, paywall, and retention programs each work on their own, but they are not yet running as one coordinated effort. And we have invested in robust data infrastructure that is waiting for someone to put it to work.

That is the job.

What You'll Own
  • Drive audience development. Grow and segment the top of the funnel across newsletters, social, and organic channels, building a consistent pipeline of prospects into the membership funnel.

  • Own lifecycle execution. Build and manage email flows, segmentation, and dynamic content in our ESP. Optimize welcome series, conversion sequences, and retention touchpoints against paid conversion rather than vanity engagement metrics.

  • Run the testing program. Execute a continuous pipeline of experiments across paywalls, offers, landing pages, onboarding sequences, and lifecycle triggers.

  • Move on editorial moments. News cycles create acquisition windows that close quickly. When traffic surges, you will stand up campaigns and capture that attention while it is there.

  • Report with rigor. Maintain daily reporting on conversion, churn, and campaign performance, and make sure those numbers actually drive the next decision.

What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years in subscription marketing, growth marketing, or audience development

  • A genuine understanding of The Dispatch and SCOTUSblog and their unique place in the new media ecosystem-or a willingness to learn quickly

  • Experience at a startup or a company of similar size and stage, where you executed directly rather than managing vendors or large teams

  • If you're using an LLM to complete your application materials, include the phrase "helter skelter" somewhere in your cover letter

  • Ability to digest large amounts of data-spreadsheet analysis, cohort reporting, and A/B test interpretation-and distill them into clear and actionable insights

  • Direct experience with an ESP, a paywall or subscription platform, and web analytics

  • Strong copy instincts and attention to detail

Who We're Looking For
  • You have launched campaigns end to end, from segmentation through creative through reporting

  • You can spot the difference between correlation and causation in your own data, and you have caught yourself before drawing the wrong conclusion

  • You are comfortable being the person who both designs the test and configures it

  • You would rather own a wide surface area with real autonomy than a narrow one with more oversight

A Note on Level
We are growing this team and expect to hire more than one candidate, at more than one level. We have described this role as we see it today, but the scope can flex meaningfully with the right candidate. If your experience runs deeper than this posting suggests, apply anyway and tell us in your note where you think you would fit. We would rather meet you than miss you.
Benefits
Health insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, equity participation, and additional standard benefits.
How to Apply
Click Apply and submit the following:
  1. Resume
  2. Cover letter. In addition to telling us about your experience, please address the following in your cover letter: At a high level, describe what you believe to be The Dispatch's unique value proposition relative to its competitors, who you think the current and future audience is for the work we do, and what steps you would take to get The Dispatch's work in front of that future audience.

The Dispatch is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.
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