Managing Editor*

National Capitol Contracting LLC
McLean, VA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

This is a hybrid position located in Washington, D.C.

NCC is seeking a Managing Editor for an upcoming Task Order with the DoJ. This is an opportunity to grow, make a difference, and significantly advance your career, your impact, and your capabilities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Content development.
  • Coordinating with executive staff and subject matter experts.
  • Contacting authors and providing guidance about the story's angle, tone, and format.
  • Writing articles and other components, which may include :
  • One article per issue.
  • Director's message (approx. 400 words).
  • Two page bulletin spread (approx. 1200 words).
  • Summaries for the journal (approx. 80 words per article).
  • Coordinate the review of drafts with staff and other individuals.
  • Participate in planning discussions, prepare schedules, recommend content, and provide support for executive staff meetings.
  • Coordinate review among authors, DoJ, and external reviewers, and executive staff.
  • Oversee production activities, including layout and printing activities, submitting laser proofs for approval, submitting printer specs, preparing and delivering the printer package and preparing and delivering files for website postings.
  • Coordinate copy edit of the manuscript and proofreading.
  • Lead board meetings and act as secretariat of the board.

Minimum Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience within writing and editing publications and various documents.
  • Excellent writing skills and knowledge of style guidelines.

This is a full-time position. NCC offers a competitive compensation packages : salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending, three weeks accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), paid federal holidays, and 401(k) with company match.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran).

9 days ago
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