Editor (Scopist)
Legislative Branch - Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Feb 27, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
- Not verified
- Non-birth-parent leave
- Not verified
- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
- Not verified
- Relocation assistance
- Not verified
- Childcare support
- Not verified
- Learning budget
- Not verified
- Verification
- Not verified
- Salary
- $96K-$96K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $93,011 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +5.1% - Faster than average
3% above the BLS role benchmark for marketing aggregate.
Matched to SOC 13-1161 - Marketing aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Role
Schedule
- Shift type
- Not verified
- Weekend work
- Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Application
- Cover letter
- Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- Assessment
- Not verified
- Deadline
- Not stated
Where they hire
Hires in: DC From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
About this role
Editor (Scopist) Washington, District of Columbia 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. 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, OOR practices, and the 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, meets attendance expectations, and adjusts work hours as required by House operations, including evenings and weekends, when necessary. •Provides professional, tactful service and supports additional OOR functions as needed. Evaluation You will be evaluated using a structured interview process. How to Apply No phone calls please. Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online by following the instructions in this link. What to Expect Next Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
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