Senior Magazine Editor & Publications Lead (Remote)

Paycom - ATS; McLean, Washington (VA, District of Columbia); Remote; USD 129,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor to oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, from production schedules to final sign-off, working remotely in the United States.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or Journalism and 7–10 years of editorial and publication management experience, with a track record of producing a periodical, preferably technical or specialty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and tracking article versions through a comprehensive approval chain.
• Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and creation of promotional materials, with strict version control and quality assurance throughout.
• Act as the primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams, and manage complex review processes involving 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, confirming all signoffs before public release.
• Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications so the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release.

Skills

Editorial management

Publication production

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Job description

People Technology And Processes is seeking a Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor to oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, from production schedules to final sign-off, working remotely in the United States.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, or Journalism and 7–10 years of editorial and publication management experience, with a track record of producing a periodical, preferably technical or specialty.