Copy Editor
Core
Review and refine written materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and accessibility for federal research organizations, communicating complex scientific information to policymakers and the public.
Role type
Senior Copy Editor (Science Communications)
Builds
Congressional testimony, press releases, fact sheets, blogs, webpages, reports, and social media content
Domain
Federal government / Science communications
Required skills
Copy editing, proofreading, AP Style, organization-specific style guides, plain language editing, accessibility compliance, grammar and punctuation, editorial judgment
Preferred skills
Federal communication requirements (Plain Writing Act, Section 508), editing for federal agencies or research institutions
Responsibilities
Copy edit and proofread materials to improve grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, accuracy, and readability; Review and refine content across multiple formats; Ensure compliance with AP Style and organizational guidelines; Apply clear, accessible plain language and meet accessibility requirements; Make complex scientific information understandable and engaging
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
