Publications Specialist, Managing Editor - Hybrid (DMV)

Location: Hybrid in McLean, Virginia, with approximately two days per week onsite with the client; occasional travel to other local facilities may be required.

Pay range: $0.00–$0.00 based on full-time employment.

Company

hirify.global is an advisory and technology services provider helping clients solve complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

What you will do

• Manage the complete lifecycle of a quarterly magazine, including production schedules, publication cycles, and article version tracking.
• Provide substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading, content development, and promotional writing support.
• Coordinate authors, technical reviewers, legal counsel, and layout and design teams through complex approval workflows.
• Apply version control and quality assurance procedures throughout editing and document production.
• Ensure articles and the complete magazine comply with the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Oversee formatting specifications, distribution logistics, final sign-offs, and professional release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management.
• Advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
• Expertise in project management for recurring publication cycles and complex approval workflows.
• Strong organization, communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work onsite with the client in McLean, Virginia, approximately two days per week.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional certification.
• Experience overseeing a technical or specialty periodical, such as a transportation or research journal.
• Experience supporting a government or federal agency.
• Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and federal publishing standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement coordinated around client needs.
• Collaborative environment for creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available throughout the employment process.
• Full-time employment.