Senior Magazine Editor & Production Lead (Onsite)

Nashville Public Radio; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra is seeking a Magazine Editor responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management and editorial excellence of the agency’s magazine, ensuring on-time production and adherence to quality standards.

The role is onsite in McLean, VA or Washington, DC, coordinating between writers and layouts while ensuring compliance with 508 and publishing standards. Mastery of editing, reviews, and workflow management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional certification highly desirable.
• 7-10 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in the logistical administration and project management of quarterly publication cycles and high-level editorial services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and systematically tracking article versions through a comprehensive approval chain.
• 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
• Serve 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
• Ensure all final articles and the complete magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements, and all necessary sign-offs and approvals are secured before public release
• Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications to ensure the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release
• Ensure that digital versions of the magazine are compliant with federal accessibility laws and standards (Section 508/WCAG)

Skills

Editorial management

Copyediting

Proofreading

Project management

Section 508 compliance

Quality assurance

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism

Master's degree desirable

Job description

Vistra is seeking a Magazine Editor responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management and editorial excellence of the agency’s magazine, ensuring on-time production and adherence to quality standards.

The role is onsite in McLean, VA or Washington, DC, coordinating between writers and layouts while ensuring compliance with 508 and publishing standards. Mastery of editing, reviews, and workflow management is required.