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You will serve as a EDITOR in the Marine Corps University Press of TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND.Qualifications: GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or ...

You will serve as a EDITOR in the Marine Corps University Press of TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND.Qualifications: GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or ...

Editor

Quantico, VA · On-site

$60 - $85/hr

High School Editor/Technical WriterJob purpose Support MAGTF Operations Training Team (MOCTT) documentation efforts by providing developmental support. Duties and responsibilities * Review and edit ...

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Editor to support National Guard Bureau executive leadership by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, quality, and professionalism of executive correspondence, reports ...

BryceTech is seeking a Senior Editor to support National Guard Bureau executive leadership by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, quality, and professionalism of executive correspondence, reports ...

Content Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $100K/hr

Content Editor C² Technologies seeks a Content Editor to contribute and edit written content for use in online and classroom training products. The Content Editor will work with a team of ...

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120 - $140/hr

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 ...

Content Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

Content Editor C² Technologies seeks a Content Editor to contribute and edit written content for use in online and classroom training products. The Content Editor will work with a team of ...

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120 - $140/hr

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands, including Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, Concerned Veterans for America, and related ...

Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $92K/yr

Incumbent independently performs complex editing and writing tasks. Under general direction, applies specific professional-level functional knowledge to solve complex problems and has authority to ...

The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House-oriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings ...

Technical Editor (Special)

Mclean, VA · On-site

$135 - $216/hr

The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House-oriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings ...

They are seeking a Managing Editor to lead a new consumer reviews brand, defining the editorial voice, setting quality standards, and managing day-to-day publishing operations while building a high ...

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands, including Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, Concerned Veterans for America, and related ...

Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$71 - $87/hr

The Technical Editor II will serve as a final editorial gatekeeper for complex deliverables, ensuring that reports, research summaries, briefing decks, infographics, brochures, standard operating ...

Technical Editor (Special)

Mclean, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House-oriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings ...

Deputy Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

As a Deputy Editor, you will help lead Development Communications for our grassroots brands, including Americans for Prosperity, The LIBRE Initiative, Concerned Veterans for America, and related ...

Video Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

$26.44 - $31.25/hr

ABC7 News is seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented, and creative Video Editor to join our award ... Understands news is a 24/7 business, able to work holidays, nights and weekends as needed. Sinclair ...

Technical Editor (Special)

Mclean, VA · On-site

$135K - $216K/yr

The editor will refine complex analytic content into accurate, polished products for senior executives, including materials supporting White House-oriented requirements. The ideal candidate brings ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend editor in Washington is $35.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.23 and $44.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend editor?

A Weekend Editor oversees content publication and newsroom operations during weekends, ensuring timely reporting and article updates. They manage writers, edit articles, and monitor breaking news to keep the site active. This role often requires quick decision-making, strong editorial judgment, and familiarity with digital publishing. Weekend Editors may also update social media channels and coordinate with weekday teams to maintain content consistency.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a weekend editor?

To thrive as a Weekend Editor, you need strong editorial judgment, excellent writing and proofreading skills, and a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), basic photo or video editing software, and SEO best practices is typically required. Outstanding time management, adaptability, and clear communication set top candidates apart, especially when coordinating remotely. These skills ensure accurate, timely content delivery and effective team collaboration during non-standard work hours.

What are common challenges faced by a weekend editor, and how can they be addressed?

Weekend Editors often work with limited staffing and must make swift editorial decisions, sometimes handling breaking news or urgent updates independently. They need to effectively manage multiple tasks, such as assigning stories, editing content, and ensuring quality under tight deadlines. Proactive communication with weekday teams and careful planning help ease the weekend transition, while strong troubleshooting skills are invaluable for resolving unexpected issues. Embracing these challenges can accelerate skill development and provide valuable experience in newsroom operations.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Editor job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,443 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

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Job description

You will serve as a EDITOR in the Marine Corps University Press of TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND.Qualifications:
GS-11
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector editing historical and scholarly monographs and journal articles for publication using the Chicago Manual of Style; conducting research to verify accuracy of facts and documentation of sources; AND verifying the accuracy and completeness of materials provided by the author.
GS-09
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting in editing historical and scholarly monographs and journal articles for publication using the Chicago Manual of Style; conducting research to verify accuracy of facts and documentation of sources; AND verifying the accuracy and completeness of materials provided by the author.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series
and
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1000/writing-and-editing-series-1082/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
GS-11
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience
GS-09
master's or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., if related
OR
A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience
A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.Employment Type: OTHER

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