Executive Editor, Defense

Location: Washington D.C.
Job Type: Regular
Division: Government Executive
# of openings: 1

Description

Government Executive Media Group, a division of Atlantic Media, seeks an experienced, digital-savvy editor to lead its expanded coverage of national security issues. We’re looking to provide smart, indispensable, accessible and timely content across a variety of platforms for decision makers in defense policy and execution.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Overseeing daily coverage of defense issues, from online breaking news stories and analysis pieces to in-depth print articles
  • Recruiting a team of internal and external content contributors
  • Establishing a distinctive voice that goes beyond the news, with second-day analysis on the first day
  • Working with Atlantic Media sister publications to share content on defense-related issues
  • Editing news stories, articles ranging from breaking news stories to full-length analysis pieces on deadline
  • Overseeing the creation of innovative online tools and features
  • Shaping defense coverage in Government Executive magazine
  • Serving as the face and voice of Government Executive Media Group at defense-oriented conferences and events

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

  • 5+ years of professional journalistic experience as an editor and/or writer covering defense, including serving in leadership roles
  • Strong writing and editing skills and high attention to detail
  • Deep experience and journalistic contacts in the national security arena
  • Digital reporting, publishing and social media experience
  • Leadership experience in deadline-driven journalism
  • Ability to direct the day-to-day work of a team of reporters, web producers and independent content providers in a collaborative work environment
  • Passion for national security and defense topics
  • A positive, good-natured, energetic attitude

Please include links to three examples of your work in addition to your resume and cover letter.

Atlantic Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.





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