Publication Specialist Level 2 Magazine Editor

Publication Specialist Level 2 Magazine Editor

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission.

Gemini Seeks Innovative, Results-oriented Individuals With The Creativity, Initiative, And Intelligence To Overcome Any Challenge And Succeed. Members Of The Gemini Team Thrive In a Culture That Is Anticipatory, Agile, And Schedule-driven;
With a Sense Of Urgency And a Drive To Succeed. Our Culture Involves

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances “I can make it better” with “As long as we succeed”

Level: Senior

Location:

McLean, VA / Washington, DC (onsite and offsite support as authorized by the customer).

Clearance:
No Clearance Required. However the agency will conduct a National Agency Check and Inquiries (with fingerprinting), which consists of searches of records covering specific areas of a person's background during the past five (5) years. Those inquiries are sent to current and past employers, schools attended, references, and local law enforcement authorities.

Education:

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

• Deliver accurate, high-quality, accessible, and timely products and services that meet FHWA requirements and support positive Government performance feedback.
• Identify and resolve quality, coordination, schedule, or technical issues early enough to prevent customer or mission impact.

• Provide 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.
• Provide 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.
• Act as 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Provide Logistical Oversight:
  Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications to ensure the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release.

• 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management.
• Proven track record overseeing the production of a periodical, preferable a technical or specialty publication (e.g., transportation or research journal).
• Advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, and recurring publication-cycle management.
• Deep understanding of Section 508 accessibility and Federal publishing standards.
• Ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate effectively between technical and creative teams.

• Master’s Degree or equivalent advanced professional certification.
• Experience with a transportation, research, scientific, or technical periodical.
• Federal publication-management experience.

Continental U.S. (CONUS) travel may be required to attend customer meetings, program reviews, stakeholder engagements, training events, conferences, production activities, or mission-related activities as directed.

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