Publications Specialist Level 2 (5983)

International Executive Service Corps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Team environment

Career growth

Job summary

Ocean Bay, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, is seeking a Publications Specialist Level 2 in Washington, DC. The role oversees the magazine lifecycle, ensuring editorial excellence, strict version control, and timely production in compliance with applicable standards.

You will coordinate between writers, editors, and design teams, applying the GPO Style Manual and Chicago rules, and manage the approval workflows for a high‑quality quarterly publication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• 7–10 years of editorial and publication management experience.
• Experience overseeing production of a periodical, preferably technical.
• Strong project management for recurring publication cycles.
• Advanced editing, copyediting, and proofreading skills.
• Deep knowledge of Section 508 and federal publishing standards.
• Ability to manage complex approval workflows between technical and creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the magazine lifecycle from production schedules to approvals.
• Provide high-level editorial support and content development.
• Liaise between writers and layout/design teams.
• Ensure compliance with GPO Style Manual and Chicago Manual of Style.
• Coordinate distribution and formatting per standards.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Project management

Copyediting

Proofreading

Section 508 compliance

Chicago Manual of Style

Liaison between teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ocean Bay, a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Publications Specialist Level 2t in Washington, DC.

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.

Position 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.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional certification is highly desirable.

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).

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.

Security Requirements:

• Background check
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements.
• Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Successful Pass of Background Investigation, Drug Screening and Credit Check

Position is located in Washington, D.C.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 -$135,000

Three Saints Bay, LLC and its subsidiaries offer a team-oriented working environment and the opportunity to work with exceptional, dedicated industry professionals. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to take part in exciting projects with government and commercial clients, both domestic and international.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion, creed, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.