Chief Editor

At least ten years of experience directly managing professional journalists and creative staff across multiple publications (e.g., newspapers, magazines, online publications) within editorially established guidelines.

Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, media organizations, and regional stakeholders to align messaging, drive process improvements, and ensure on-time delivery of program objectives.

Experience managing editorial operations in support of U.S.

Familiarity with USSOCOM, combatant command structures, or Information Operations / Psychological Operations (PSYOP) communication frameworks.

Experience overseeing digital content management systems (CMS), web publishing platforms, and social media editorial workflows.

Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of journalists, editors, graphic designers, and creative staff, fostering a culture of editorial excellence and professional development.

Establish, communicate, and enforce editorial policies, style guides, and journalistic standards consistent with industry best practices for commercial-quality publishing.

Review, edit, and approve all content prior to publication to ensure factual accuracy, editorial integrity, appropriate tone, and alignment with Government messaging objectives.

Oversee the full editorial production lifecycle — from story assignment and content development through editing, layout review, translation, and final publication.

Ensure all publications comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and classification requirements, including review processes for operationally sensitive material.

Contribute to the development of editorial strategy, publication roadmaps, and content innovation initiatives in support of evolving mission requirements.