Communications Editor

Red Gate Group

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly preferred)
  • At least 8 years of experience in communications or technical editing, with recent relevant experience
  • Master's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Project Management, or a related field; or a Bachelor's with additional 5 years of experience
  • Strong understanding of editorial standards and style guides unique to DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Demonstrated project management skills specifically in communications settings

Responsibilities

  • Develop integrated media plans and manage the production of communications across the CIO enterprise
  • Lead and document project processes, ensuring quality and consistency in communications deliverables
  • Edit and proofread a variety of CIO products for style and compliance
  • Collaborate with leadership to create strategic communication roadmaps and ensure adherence to publication standards
  • Drive continuous process improvements in communication efforts

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within the Department of Defense and support national intelligence initiatives
  • Engagement with senior-level leadership and technical teams
  • Chance to improve and influence communication strategies at an organizational level
  • An environment focused on quality and adherence to high editorial standards
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking a Communications Editor to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) CIO, IT Integration Division (CIO-1). This position provides senior-level editorial and communications support across the CIO enterprise, managing the production and quality of written communications, marketing content, and strategic messaging while driving process improvements and project delivery.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement integrated media plans, advertising, marketing campaigns, and creative strategies, managing the production of communications products across the CIO enterprise
  • Manage project documentation, lead team meetings, drive process improvements, and ensure quality and consistency in all editorial and communications deliverables
  • Review, edit, and proofread CIO products including instructions, guidance, white papers, briefings, and official correspondence, ensuring adherence to the DIA Style Manual for Intelligence Production, 508 Accessibility compliance, and DIA briefing templates
  • Collaborate with leadership and technical teams to define strategic communications roadmaps, oversee content integration, and ensure compliance with Agency editorial and publication standards

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly preferred)
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in communications, technical editing, project management, or a closely related field, with at least a portion of that experience within the last 2 years
  • Master's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Project Management, or a related discipline from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; OR a Bachelor's degree in a related field plus an additional 5 years of related senior experience (13 years total) may be substituted in lieu of a Master's degree
  • In-depth knowledge of editorial standards, style guides, and publication processes within DoD or Intelligence Community organizations

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