Senior Assignment Editor

General Dynamics Information Technology•USA FL Home Office (FLHOME), FL

1d•$85,093 - $109,250•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Assignment Editor to support an internet-based communication and outreach program. The ideal candidate will provide editorial process management, synchronize content production across regional contributors, and ensure all deliverables adhere to established standards and content plans. This role plays a critical part in shaping high-quality digital outputs, monitoring site performance, and informing program effectiveness through periodic reporting. Candidates with strong editorial, news production, or international affairs backgrounds will receive additional training on domain-specific processes and online influence frameworks as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs, Strategic Studies, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Relevant education and experience may be accepted in lieu of formal degree requirements.
5–7+ years of relevant experience in news editing, editorial production, public diplomacy, international affairs, or related work; additional experience may be substituted for education.
Familiarity with cultures and political/social dynamics of the coverage region is required.
English fluency required.
Strong editorial judgment and content quality assurance skills
Experience managing digital content workflows across distributed teams
Ability to interpret platform analytics and incorporate findings into editorial planning
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate multiple contributors and enforce editorial standards

Nice To Haves

Fluency in at least one major regional language is preferred.
Active DoW Secret clearance preferred; highly qualified candidates eligible to obtain a clearance may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversees editorial workflows for multiple online platforms, ensuring adherence to content plans, editorial policies, and style standards.
Synchronizes efforts of regional content providers and editors, ensuring high-quality production and timely delivery of all assigned tasks.
Reviews content for accuracy, clarity, relevance, and consistency with program objectives and audience needs.
Monitors site activity, performance, and content effectiveness, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Provides input for periodic customer reports by summarizing editorial outputs, site metrics, and key observations.
Supports program assessment efforts by contributing qualitative and quantitative insights drawn from platform performance.
Supports site marketing, outreach, and audience engagement campaigns through targeted editorial planning and content alignment.
Coordinates messaging priorities across contributors to ensure synchronized narratives and cohesive editorial direction.
Recommends adjustments to content production plans based on audience behavior, platform analytics, and evolving program requirements.
Works closely with internal teams, regional content creators, and leadership to ensure editorial activities support mission objectives.
Clarifies assumptions, refines content plans, and contributes to improved effectiveness of internet-based programming.
Presents editorial findings and platform trends in clear, actionable formats for both internal and customer audiences.

Benefits

Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
10 paid holidays per year.
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance