Editor at the Smithsonian Institution

About the opportunity

The Smithsonian Institution is seeking a bilingual Editor to provide editorial, translation, and support services for the National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) in Washington, D.C. Located within Communications and Marketing, External Affairs, this permanent, full-time position involves editing and producing a broad range of museum content for digital and print media. The Editor will copy-edit, write, proofread, and translate public-facing, internal, and stakeholder materials between English and Spanish, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with the museum’s voice and standards.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary of $70,623 to $91,815 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, holidays, and health/life/accident insurance.
• Excellent retirement program options and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Long Term Care Insurance.
• Potential recruitment incentives (may require a service agreement).

Who can apply?

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service, OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR a related LL.B. or J.D.
• Must meet the Selective Placement Factor: Ability to successfully translate, adapt, and review content between English and Spanish.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.
• Must maintain a bank account for direct deposit/electronic transfer.
• May be required to complete a probationary period.

Required documents

• Resume (maximum of 2 pages, detailing job titles, federal series/grade if applicable, starting/ending dates, and weekly hours worked).
• Proof of Veteran's Preference (DD214 Member 4 Copy, and SF-15 with VA letter if claiming 10-point preference), if applicable.
• Unofficial school transcripts (if using education to qualify).
• Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by September 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

How to apply

• Click the 'Apply Online' button on the USAJOBS announcement page.
• Complete the online application and answer all vacancy/occupational questionnaire questions.
• Upload your resume (maximum of 2 pages) and all required supplemental documents.
• Submit the complete application package before the closing deadline.

Additional information

• Applicants may be required to submit a writing sample and complete a written translation exercise from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
• This position is included in the bargaining unit.
• The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses.
• By applying, you agree to allow your application and personal information to be shared with other Smithsonian Institution hiring officials for similar positions.