Editor, Area Studies/International Relations (Falls Church)

Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Falls Church, VA (Remote approved within the US but applicants located only in the U.S. Eastern or Central Time zones will be considered)

The Role: Tesla Government Inc. (Tesla) seeks a full-time editor to join its editing team. Most of the editor’s hours will support a high-impact federal program. 

About Us: Tesla Government Inc. (no affiliation with the automotive company) is a rapidly growing small business located in Falls Church, Virginia, and founded in 2009. Tesla Government’s initiatives are designed to improve how government agencies manage and share information internally and with other government agencies and external partners. With staff offering decades of federal, military, and NGO experience and a proven agile approach, we deliver quick results and impactful solutions. Our metrics-driven approach and focus on performance reduces risk and ensures rapid adoption and project success.

Position Summary: Editors support the Research and Knowledge Management team on work with government and military users to help meet those users’ information needs.

We offer Flex PTO, flexible work schedule, health benefits, 4% matching on 401k contributions, competitive compensation, and work from home (telework). We have a friendly, active work environment, and our projects make a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Edit research projects, news summaries, briefs, marketing materials, and presentations in various digital formats

• Perform a wide range of editing tasks, from proofreading to substantive editing and fact checking

• Collaborate with a team of writers to produce high-quality products on deadline

• Help update and maintain a program style guide

• Provide feedback to writers and train new writers in program style

• Other duties as assigned
   

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least two years of professional editing experience

• US citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance

• Excellent English reading, writing, fact-checking, and editing skills

• Strong substantive editing skills, including in:

  • Proofreading

  • Copy editing

  • Determining the accuracy of content through fact-checking

  • Organizing large amounts of information

• Ability to provide effective and constructive critical feedback

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability/willingness to learn new software

• A bachelor’s degree
   

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• A degree related to writing or international affairs

• Experience working with the federal government or the military

• Working knowledge of a second language

• International experience

• Experience editing subject matter experts

• Knowledge of/experience in graphic design or document design

• Experience teaching or tutoring writing
   

To apply, please submit:

1. Your resume

2. A cover letter of 200 words or fewer that provides information not found in your resume on your qualifications, your interest in this position, or both

3. Two short samples of your editing work (each the equivalent of 1–2 single spaced pages in 12-point font) that show the changes you made and any comments to/exchanges with the writer OR an explanation for the unavailability of samples (e.g., nondisclosure agreements, classification)

4. A recent news article or analysis piece on a non-US issue that you a) think would be of interest to a US government audience and b) find particularly well researched and well written

Salary: The wage range for this role takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Tesla, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $60-65k.

We do not use software to scan your application for terms matching this posting. Tesla Government, Inc. staff will review your application at all stages, so prepare your materials accordingly. 

Tesla Government Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Tesla Government adheres to a policy of employment-at-will which allows either party to terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

This is a full time position