Magazine Editor: Lifecycle & Accessibility Lead

Vistra Communications; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Employer matching 401(k)

Parental and Bereavement Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

Vistra Communications in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Magazine Editor to oversee the full lifecycle of the agency's magazine, ensuring timely production, rigorous quality standards, and alignment with strategic communication objectives from initial content intake through final distribution.

The role requires coordinating between writers and layout teams, enforcing version control, and managing multi-stakeholder reviews to secure final sign-offs while upholding accessibility and federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional certification highly desirable.
• 7-10 years of editorial and publication management experience.
• Proven track record overseeing production of a periodical, preferably technical or specialty.
• Demonstrated expertise in logistical administration and project management of quarterly cycles.
• Advanced substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and federal publishing standards.
• Ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate between technical and creative teams.
• Prior transportation experience is a plus; Public Trust is required; security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including production schedules and approval workflows.
• Provide high-level editorial support and assist with content development and promotional materials.
• Serve as liaison between writing teams and layout/design teams.
• Manage complex review processes with multiple stakeholders, authors, reviewers, and legal.
• Ensure all articles and the magazine adhere to style guides and accessibility requirements.
• Manage distribution and formatting to meet organizational standards for professional release.
• Ensure digital editions comply with accessibility laws and standards.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Editorial lifecycle management

Copyediting

Proofreading

Project management

Section 508 compliance

GPO/Chicago style familiarity

Stakeholder coordination

Publish/print production

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism

Master's degree or equivalent certification

Job description

Vistra Communications in the Washington, DC area is seeking a Magazine Editor to oversee the full lifecycle of the agency's magazine, ensuring timely production, rigorous quality standards, and alignment with strategic communication objectives from initial content intake through final distribution.

The role requires coordinating between writers and layout teams, enforcing version control, and managing multi-stakeholder reviews to secure final sign-offs while upholding accessibility and federal