Publications Specialist II – Magazine Editor

Red Carrot, Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and Development

Healthcare

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Red Carrot, Inc. is seeking a Senior Publications Specialist II to manage the complete lifecycle and editorial excellence of the customer’s quarterly research magazine.

Hybrid work model based in McLean, VA, overseeing content intake through final distribution. The role requires a strong background in editorial management, content development, and ensuring compliance with Section 508 and federal publishing standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism or closely related field.
• 7–10 years of editorial and publication management experience.
• Proven track record overseeing production of a periodical, preferably technical or specialty.
• Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and Federal publishing standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete magazine production lifecycle, including schedules and article version tracking.
• Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and promotional materials.
• Serve as primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder review processes involving authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel.
• Ensure all articles and the completed magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 requirements.
• Confirm all necessary sign-offs and approvals are secured before public release.
• Manage administrative and formatting aspects of distribution to ensure professional final release.

Skills

Editorial management

Content development

Stakeholder coordination

Section 508 compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Job description

Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor

Level: Senior | Work Location: Hybrid - McLean, VA

This position is contingent upon contract award.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Red Carrot is seeking a Publications Specialist II to manage the complete lifecycle and editorial excellence of the customer's quarterly research magazine, from initial content intake through final distribution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the complete magazine production lifecycle, including schedules and article version tracking
• Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and promotional materials
• Serve as primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder review processes involving authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel
• Ensure all articles and the completed magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 requirements
• Confirm all necessary sign-offs and approvals are secured before public release
• Manage administrative and formatting aspects of distribution to ensure professional final release

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field; Master's degree or equivalent professional certification highly desirable
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management
• Proven track record overseeing production of a periodical, preferably technical or specialty
• Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and Federal publishing standards
• Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Benefits at Red Carrot:

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there's strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client's biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Training and Development - Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare - Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) Plan - 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
• Profit Sharing - Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off - Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented - and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline - it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission - and their moment.

We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.