Copy Editor

Viderity; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viderity is hiring Copy Editors to support NSF's OLPA. You will copy edit and proofread science communications for accuracy, consistency, and clarity, covering formats from congressional testimony to social media.

This full-time remote role requires strong AP Style knowledge, experience with federal communications, and the ability to apply NSF standards across diverse content while maintaining plain-language accessibility.

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.

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.

Skills

Copy editing

AP Style

Style guide adherence

Plain language

Accessibility

Job description

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.