Content Editor

Job Description

·Review and edit digital content—including exhibition scripts, captions, narrative panels, and educational resources—for grammar, spelling, clarity, and voice consistency.

· Ensure tone and style align with NMAAHC’s inclusive, educational, and historically grounded mission.

· Collaborate with content strategists to refine narrative structure and ensure coherence across digital platforms.

· Apply plain language best practices and readability standards to support accessibility for diverse audiences, including students and lifelong learners.

· Conduct line editing and copyediting for digital content imported into the CMS, ensuring consistency across multiple exhibitions and online experiences.

· Work with stakeholders to finalize written materials prior to digital publication and ensure content adheres to Smithsonian brand standards.

· Support editorial workflows and content QA during agile development cycles and content sprints.

· Ensure that all content complies with WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility requirements (Revised Section 508).

Contribute to the unification of voice and tone across the Searchable Museum platform.

Experience

· 3–5 years of professional experience in copyediting or content editing for digital platforms.

· Demonstrated excellence in grammar, punctuation, syntax, and editing for clarity and style.

· Experience working with museum, historical, or educational content—particularly related to African American history and culture.

· Familiarity with digital storytelling formats, exhibition scripting, and online editorial best practices.

· Experience editing content in Craft CMS or similar content management systems.

· Experience editing content for diverse audiences with a focus on inclusive and culturally sensitive language.

· Strong understanding of content accessibility standards, particularly WCAG 2.0 and plain language principles.

· Familiarity with editorial workflows in content-rich environments (e.g., museums, educational institutions, media organizations)

· Proficiency with collaborative content tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Word/Track Changes, CMS platforms).

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple editorial projects concurrently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,639.00 - $90,234.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

Washington, DC 20001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Washington, DC 20001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person