Managing Editor

1 week ago

Alexandria, United States FedWriters Full time

**Job Title: Managing Editor**

**Job Summary**:
FedWriters seeks an innovative and passionate Managing Editor to lead the publication of cutting-edge research that shapes and influences criminal justice policy and practice. This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with top experts within the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), drive impactful change, and enhance the journal's contribution to advancing justice and public safety.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Contacting authors and providing guidance on the story’s angle, tone, and format
- Writing articles and other components for the NIJ Journal, including one article per issue, the Director’s message, two-page bulletin spread, and summaries for NIJ.ojp.gov
- Coordinating the review of drafts with NIJ staff and other individuals
- Participating in planning discussions, preparing schedules, recommending content, and supporting executive staff meetings related to the NIJ Journal
- Coordinating review among authors, DOJ, external reviewers, and NIJ executive staff
- Coordinating copyediting and proofreading of manuscripts
- Leading NIJ Journal board meetings and acting as the secretariat of the board
- Overseeing production activities, including layout and printing
- Submitting laser proofs to NIJ for approval and printer specifications
- Preparing and delivering the printer package and files for posting to the NIJ website
- Ensuring the delivery of web-ready files (e.g., HTML, images) and 508-compliant PDFs
- Managing the production of both online and print editions of the journal, ensuring timely release and distribution

**Required Qualifications and Skills**:

- At least five years of directly relevant work experience in writing and editing publications and various documents
- Excellent writing skills and knowledge of style guidelines
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, and executive staff
- Experience in overseeing publication production processes, including layout and printing

**Desired**:

- Familiarity with creating 508-compliant documents

**Work Setting and Environment**:

- Monday - Friday, normal business hours
- Work to be performed remotely

**How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You**:
FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous **Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more**

FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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