Job Description
Job Description
War on the Rocks , the flagship publication of Metamorphic Media, is looking to fill roles focused on editorial management.
If you are committed to the clear communication of sophisticated ideas about international security, this full-time position might be right for you.
Please note this is not a remote position. We have a hybrid schedule of three days in the office a week (T, W, Th). As such, we will only consider candidates who live in the Washington, DC metro area or who are willing to relocate there.
What We Are Looking For
We have posted this job announcement primarily in response to the unfortunate layoffs at Military Times , Defense News , and other outlets.
War on the Rocks is in need of filling out its director layer of editorial management. This announcement does not describe a specific position, but rather a set of needs related to management, leadership, and the improvement / supervision of processes that power the creation of our high-quality articles, podcasts, and newsletters.
Please note, this is not a role for people interested in working as journalists, but the skills and experience people have in defense journalism could be relevant to the role(s) we are looking to fill.
About the Publication
War on the Rocks is focused on growing and serving a community passionate about strategy, defense, and foreign affairs. It is the flagship publication of Metamorphic Media, a D.
C.-based media company. Founded in 2013, War on the Rocks aims to improve the professional and public discourse on issues of strategic importance by featuring experienced and authoritative voices in articles, essays, and podcasts.
We value camaraderie, creativity, and expertise.
Before you apply, please (a) listen to this podcast by our founder, Ryan Evans, "10 Years of War on the Rocks," (b) read this article, also by Ryan Evans, which we published several years ago, "The Hard and Lovely Things About War on the Rocks."
A cover letter is required. In your cover letter, include an amusing story about yourself.
Metamorphic Media is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
- 10 years of relevant professional experience, not inclusive of internships or grad school
- Bachelor's degree
- Deep interest in defense and foreign policy issues
- Exceptional and obsessive attention to detail
- Ability to deliver against short-term deadlines
- Elegant written English
- Ability to work collegially with others and flexibly as part of a small team
- Right to work in the United States
Benefits
- Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
- Annual bonuses
- Competitive salary
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