Senior Magazine Editor & Publication Lifecycle Lead (Remote)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Publications Specialist II – Magazine Editor to oversee editorial lifecycle for the agency’s magazine, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Location includes Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and remote work; requires 7–10 years of editorial experience, familiarity with 508 compliance, and U.S. citizenship. Salary range is $75,000–$85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in editorial and publication management.
• Experience overseeing production of a periodical (preferably technical).
• Strong understanding of Section 508 and federal publishing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle management and editorial excellence for the agency’s magazine.
• Log the quarterly publication cycle and high-level editorial services.
• Ensure the magazine is produced on time and to quality standards.
• Coordinate between authors, reviewers, and design teams.
• Maintain version control and compliance with style guidelines.

Skills

Editorial management

Project coordination

Editorial quality control

508 accessibility knowledge

Timeline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks a Publications Specialist II – Magazine Editor to oversee editorial lifecycle for the agency’s magazine, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Location includes Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and remote work; requires 7–10 years of editorial experience, familiarity with 508 compliance, and U.S. citizenship. Salary range is $75,000–$85,000 per year.