Publications Specialist II – Magazine Editor

T. White Parker Associates, Incorporated

. Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including production schedules and publication cycles .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in editorial management, including advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, while ensuring compliance with federal publishing standards and accessibility requirements. Proven ability to oversee publication cycles and manage complex approval workflows between technical and creative teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Communications7 To 10 Years Of Editorial Management ExperienceExpertise In Project ManagementAdvanced Proficiency In Substantive EditingDeep Understanding Of Section 508 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Substantive EditingCopyeditingProofreadingProject ManagementVersion ControlQuality AssuranceGPO Style Manual ExpertiseChicago Manual Of Style KnowledgeFederal Publishing StandardsApproval Workflow Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationLiaison SkillsAttention To DetailProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Publication ManagementTechnical PublicationAccessibility RequirementsTransportation ResearchSurface TransportationHuman FactorsRoadway DesignBridge Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including production schedules and publication cycles
Track article versions through a comprehensive approval chain
Provide high-level editorial support for content development and promotional materials
Implement version control and quality assurance protocols throughout editing and document production
Serve as the primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams
Manage review processes involving authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel
Ensure articles and the complete magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements
Confirm all required sign-offs and approvals before public release
Manage distribution and formatting specifications for professional release
Report to the Engagement Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a closely related field
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management
Proven track record of overseeing the production of a periodical, preferably a technical or specialty publication
Expertise in project management for recurring publication cycles
Advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading
Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and federal publishing standards
Ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate between technical and creative teams
Ability to obtain a public trust clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Transportation experience, especially in surface transportation research (preferred)
Knowledge of safety and operations, autonomous vehicles, human factors, roadway design, materials, and bridge engineering (preferred)
Expert command of the GPO Style Manual
Strong working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and Section 508 accessibility requirements
Strong quality and version control discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off, including eligibility for unlimited PTO
Federal holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care benefits
Commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Additional voluntary benefits
Competitive benefits package