Scopist/Copy Editor

BlueLedge; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueLedge is seeking an editor to refine verbatim transcripts prepared by Official Reporters into precise, properly formatted records of House proceedings. This role requires strong command of legislative terminology and the ability to use CAT software to meet tight deadlines.

Work is performed at a compact workstation in a shared office with moderate noise and limited privacy. You will edit for grammar, punctuation, and style aligned with House standards and the Government Publishing Office

Qualifications

• At least 5 years editing verbatim transcripts preferred.
• Expert grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.
• Familiarity with legislative procedures and parliamentary terminology.
• Willingness to learn Government Publishing Office (GPO) style and house standards.

Responsibilities

• Edit transcripts for accuracy, formatting, grammar, and style per House standards.
• Ensure names, quotes, and terminology reflect proceedings accurately.
• Coordinate with Official Reporters and editors to resolve inconsistencies.
• Meet daily production targets, including minimum pages per day.
• Ability to work extended hours during House sessions.

Skills

Editing verbatim transcripts

Attention to detail

Legal/legislative terminology

Discretion/independence

Tools

CAT software

Windows-based systems

Job description

Salary: Up to $95,995.00

Closing Date: September 9, 2026

Job Summary

Responsible for editing substantially verbatim transcripts prepared by Official Reporters to produce a precise and properly formatted record of House of Representatives proceedings. Requires an understanding of legislative and parliamentary terminology. Uses computer-aided transcription (CAT) software to meet strict deadlines while adhering to House policies and procedures. Work is performed at a compact workstation in a shared office setting with moderate ambient noise and limited privacy.

Duties

• Works cooperatively and courteously with colleagues and handles stress appropriately.
• Edits files prepared by Official Reporters, ensuring accuracy, required formatting, and use of proper grammar, punctuation, and style consistent with House standards, Office of Official Reporters practices, and the Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual.
• Ensures the use of appropriate parliamentary language consistent with House rules and procedures to accurately reflect proceedings.
• Confirms names, quoted material, and terminology to ensure an accurate record.
• Coordinates with Official Reporters and fellow editors to resolve inconsistencies, incorporate revisions, and maintain consistency.
• Maintains working knowledge of House Floor and committee operations, legislative and parliamentary terminology, and House procedures.
• Meets daily production requirements, including editing a minimum of 125 pages per day.
• Incorporates supervisory feedback and meets attendance expectations.
• Ability to work a condensed work week with several late-night hours when the House is in session.
• Provides professional, tactful service and supports additional Office of Official Reporters functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the duties described above and to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• At least 5 years of experience editing verbatim transcripts is strongly preferred; equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to perform the above duties may be accepted in lieu of this requirement.
• Expert knowledge of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary.
• Familiarity with legislative procedures, parliamentary terminology, and congressional operations (preferred; willingness to learn required).
• Knowledge of the Government Publishing Office (GPO) and institutional formatting standards (preferred; willingness to learn required).
• Skill in using Windows-based systems and CAT software (preferred; willingness to learn required).
• Ability to work extended, irregular, and extended hours as required by House activity.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national security clearance.