Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor

PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC • Mc Lean, VA

7d • $129,000 - $139,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role involves overseeing the complete magazine lifecycle, from production schedules to final release. The Publications Specialist II will provide high-level editorial support, manage content development, and ensure strict version control and quality assurance. This position acts as a key liaison between writing and design teams, managing complex review processes with authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel. A critical aspect of the role is ensuring adherence to style guides (GPO, Chicago Manual of Style) and accessibility requirements (Section 508), securing all necessary signoffs before public release. The position also manages the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting to meet organizational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management.
• Proven track record overseeing the production of a periodical, preferably a technical or specialty publication (e.g., transportation or research journal).
• Requires USDOT badge and favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI, low risk / non-sensitive); E-Verify required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent advanced professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and tracking article versions through a comprehensive approval chain.
• Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and creation of promotional materials, with strict version control and quality assurance throughout.
• Act as the primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams, and manage complex review processes involving authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel.
• Ensure all final articles and the complete magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements, confirming all signoffs before public release.
• Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications so the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level