Hiring: Editor. Company: Smithsonian Institution Location: Washington, DC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:40:35 Employment Type: Part-time About the job Experience: •You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. •Writing, editing, and proofreading English- and Spanish-language content (2) translating and reviewing written materials from English to Spanish and Spanish to English while preserving the meaning, tone, and intent of the original text; and (3) ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and appropriateness for multiple audiences. •Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. •LL.B. or J.D., if related Required Skills: •The Editor position provides bilingual editorial, translation, and support services to all Unit departments. The position involves editing and producing a broad range of museum content for multiple platforms, including digital and print media, while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and high-quality communication. •In This Position, You Will •Copy-edit, write, proofread, and verify content for digital, print, exhibition, publication, and leadership communications. •Edit and review print and digital content for accuracy, quality, style, formatting, grammar, spelling, and translation. •Translate, adapt, and review content in English and Spanish for public-facing, internal, and stakeholder communications; ensures accuracy, clarity, relevance, consistent terminology, and alignment with the museum's voice and standards. •Coordinate with vendors, authors, designers, printers, and distributors to develop and produce print and digital materials; oversees distribution, monitors requests, maintains inventory, and ensures the safe storage of products. Qualifications: •May need to complete a Probationary Period •Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer •Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. •Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. •For information on qualification requirements, see •Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on •There is no basic education requirement. •This position is included in the bargaining unit. •Applicants may be required to submit a writing sample and complete a written translation exercise from English to Spanish and Spanish to English. The assessment will evaluate writing quality, translation accuracy, grammar, vocabulary, clarity, tone, context, and appropriateness for multiple audiences. •Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period. Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!