National Security Editorial Director (Hybrid - DC Area)

War On The Rocks Media LLC; Vermont; Ibrido; USD 115.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

War on the Rocks is seeking a detail-oriented, creative managing editor to join our editorial team. This hybrid role requires in-office presence Tue–Thu in the Washington, DC area, with relocation if needed.

The managing editor will oversee the publication process for commentary articles, edit for argument and clarity, manage workflows, and ensure quality and consistency. A strong background in national security and policy is essential.

Competenze

• Five years of editorial experience.
• Deep familiarity with defense and foreign policy issues, with at least five years of professional experience.
• Exceptional and obsessive attention to detail.
• Passion for developing, improving, and maintaining organized editorial processes.
• Proven ability to produce excellent work under short deadlines while managing longer-term projects.
• Exceptional command of written English, including the ability to make prose clearer and more elegant.
• Patience, rigor, and sound editorial judgment.
• Ability to work collegially with authors and colleagues.
• Flexibility to take on a range of responsibilities as part of a small team.
• Right to work in the United States.

Mansioni

• Oversee publication and editorial process for commentary articles, working with editors, contributors, and the War on the Rocks team.
• Edit for argument, structure, clarity, and style; steward articles from submission through publication.
• Manage editorial workflows and deadlines to maintain quality and consistency.

Conoscenze

Editorial experience

Defense/foreign policy knowledge

Attention to detail

Editorial process management

Written English proficiency

Collaborating with authors

Time management

Team collaboration

Formazione

MA in international relations or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

War on the Rocks is seeking a detail-oriented, creative managing editor to join our editorial team. This hybrid role requires in-office presence Tue–Thu in the Washington, DC area, with relocation if needed.

The managing editor will oversee the publication process for commentary articles, edit for argument and clarity, manage workflows, and ensure quality and consistency. A strong background in national security and policy is essential.