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 Editor to support an internet-based communication and outreach program. The ideal candidate will generate original content, conduct expert review, and provide subject matter expertise. This role plays a critical part in shaping high-quality digital outputs. Candidates with strong editorial, news production, space studies, 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, Space Studies, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
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 Earth sciences and space technology required.
English fluency required.
Active DoW Secret clearance preferred; highly qualified candidates eligible to obtain a clearance may also be considered.
Strong editorial judgment and content quality assurance skills
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate multiple contributors and enforce editorial standards
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Additional experience may be substituted for education.
Highly qualified candidates eligible to obtain a clearance may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Applies subject matter expertise to provide regular, short and long-form articles and infographics for publication.
Conforms to content plans, editorial policies, and style standards.
Reviews other contributors’ content for scientific accuracy, clarity, and alignment with audience needs, ensuring high-quality production and timely delivery of all assigned tasks.
Supports program assessment efforts by contributing qualitative and quantitative insights about platform content.
Provides a combination of formal education and relevant training and experience to provide scientific communication advice when required.
Monitors communications, trends, and developments in topics of focus, identifying opportunities for future coverage.

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.