Copy Editor

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Hiring Remotely in Alexandria, VA, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Copy edit and proofread NSF science communications across testimony, press releases, fact sheets, blogs, webpages, reports, and social media. Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, accessibility, plain language, AP Style compliance, and adherence to NSF-specific standards. The role is fully remote and supports federal public affairs communications.
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About Viderity

Viderity is a HUBZone-certified and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering award-winning IT, digital, and creative solutions across federal and commercial markets. Our services span application development, creative services, cybersecurity, data analytics, strategic communications, event management, training, and program management. With over 15 years of proven success and exceptional past performance, we empower clients with innovative, measurable results.

Position Overview

Viderity is hiring Copy Editors to support the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). You will copy edit and proofread science communications across many formats, from congressional testimony to social media, making sure every piece is accurate, consistent, clear and compliant with AP Style and NSF standards. This is a full-time, remote position with two openings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Copy edit and proofread materials for grammar, punctuation, consistency and readability.

  • Edit writing across multiple formats, including testimony, press releases, fact sheets, blogs, webpages, reports and social media.

  • Ensure all written content follows AP Style and NSF style and standards.

  • Ensure plain language and accessibility compliance across all written content.

Required Qualifications
  • At least 5 years of professional copy editing experience, including at least 3 years copy editing science writing intended for broad audiences.

  • Experience editing content across multiple formats, including testimony, press releases, fact sheets, blogs, webpages, reports and social media.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in AP Style.

  • Experience maintaining and following an organization-specific style guide.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 compliance.

  • Experience editing for federal agencies, scientific funders, or research-focused organizations.

Additional Information
  • Location: Remote (U.S.).

  • Employment type: Full-time, permanent (W-2, with benefits).

  • Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Some projects may require early, evening or weekend hours.

  • Must be able to complete NSF onboarding, including a background investigation.

  • Start date depends on the client's call order and NSF onboarding.

Viderity is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HUBZone-certified small business and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Skills Required

  • At least 5 years of professional copy editing experience
  • At least 3 years of copy editing science writing for broad audiences
  • Experience editing testimony, press releases, fact sheets, blogs, webpages, reports, and social media
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AP Style
  • Experience maintaining and following an organization-specific style guide
  • Familiarity with federal communication requirements, including the Plain Writing Act of 2010 and Section 508 compliance
  • Experience editing for federal agencies, scientific funders, or research-focused organizations
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The Company
HQ: Washington, District of Columbia
122 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Viderity is a leading professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions, Viderity works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

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