Publications Specialist II

PCI Productions, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Productions, LLC is seeking a Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor to lead editorial excellence and lifecycle management of the agency's magazine. This senior role ensures on-time production, rigorous quality, and alignment with strategic communications from intake to final distribution.

The position is fully remote, requiring attendance at Washington, D.C. meetings as needed, and reports to the Program Manager. A strong background in editorial workflows and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive editorial and publication management experience.
• Experience overseeing production of a periodical, preferably technical or specialty.
• Remote position but ability to attend meetings in Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle & Production Management of quarterly magazine.
• Editorial support and content development with QA protocols.
• Coordinate between authors, designers, reviewers and legal.
• Ensure compliance with style guides and accessibility standards.
• Oversee distribution and formatting specifications for professional release.

Skills

Project management

Editorial & proofreading

Section 508 compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Master's degree or equivalent certification (desirable)

Job description

This position is pending award; it is fully remote and reports to the Program Manager.

Position Summary

The Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor is responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management and editorial excellence of the agency’s magazine. This senior-level role requires expertise in the logistical administration of a quarterly publication cycle and high-level editorial services. The Editor ensures that the magazine is produced on time, follows rigorous quality standards, and effectively meets strategic communication objectives from initial content intake through final distribution.

Job Description

• Lifecycle & Production Management: Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and systematically tracking article versions through a comprehensive approval chain.
• Editorial & Writing Support: Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and the creation of promotional materials. Implement strict version control and quality assurance protocols throughout the editing and document production process.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between writing/author teams and the layout/design teams. Manage complex review processes involving multiple stakeholders, including authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel.
• Compliance & Quality Control: Ensure all final articles and the complete magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements. Confirm all necessary sign-offs and approvals are secured before public release.
• Logistical Oversight: Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications to ensure the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release.

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional certification is highly desirable. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management.
• Proven track record of overseeing the production of a periodical, preferably a technical or specialty publication (e.g., transportation or research journal).
• Remote position but must be able and willing to attend meetings in Washington, D.C.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in project management for recurring publication cycles.
• Advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and federal publishing standards.
• Ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate between technical and creative teams.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.