Editor in Chief

Tampa, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Threat Tec LLC a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nations defenders developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism honesty and innovation.

We are seeking an experienced Editor in Chief to serve as the senior editorial authority supporting the USSOCOM J39 program. This role leads the development and oversight of content supporting Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP).

You will ensure all content is credible accurate mission-aligned and strategically effective while maintaining consistency in narrative tone and messaging across multiple platforms under the Senior Military Engagement Platform (SMEP).

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage editorial and creative teams producing mission-aligned content
Provide oversight across multiple products and dissemination platforms
Ensure all content meets:
- Journalistic and editorial standards
- Accuracy and factual integrity
- Government messaging intent
Review approve and guide development of:
- Written publications
- Digital content
- Strategic communication products
Maintain consistency in tone narrative and messaging across all outputs
Align content with OIE IO and PSYOP objectives
Establish and enforce editorial guidelines and quality control processes
Collaborate with:
- Analysts and planners (operational alignment)
- Leadership (strategic direction)
Oversee foreign language translation integration and localized messaging efforts

Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
10 years of experience managing:
- Professional journalists
- Editorial and creative staff across print digital or online publications
Demonstrated experience operating within established editorial standards and governance frameworks

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with foreign language publications and translation processes (3 years preferred)
Background supporting:
- Strategic communications
- Information Operations (IO)
- Influence or messaging campaigns
Familiarity with DoD USSOCOM or interagency communication environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
- Senior Content Director (strategic communications firms)
- Public Affairs or Information Operations communication lead with strong editorial experience
Highly valued experience includes:
- Supporting DoD USSOCOM or interagency communication efforts
- Work in information warfare influence operations or strategic messaging campaigns
Candidates may come from:
- Major media organizations (national or international)
- Defense contractors supporting IO/PSYOP
- Government agencies with global communication missions (e.g. DoD State Department)

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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Required Experience:

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Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage editorial and creative teams producing mission-aligned content
Provide oversight across multiple products and dissemination platforms
Ensure all content meets:
- Journalistic and editorial standards
- Accuracy and factual integrity
- Government messaging intent
Review approve and guide development of:
- Written publications
- Digital content
- Strategic communication products
Maintain consistency in tone narrative and messaging across all outputs
Align content with OIE IO and PSYOP objectives
Establish and enforce editorial guidelines and quality control processes
Collaborate with:
- Analysts and planners (operational alignment)
- Leadership (strategic direction)
Oversee foreign language translation integration and localized messaging efforts

Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
10 years of experience managing:
- Professional journalists
- Editorial and creative staff across print digital or online publications
Demonstrated experience operating within established editorial standards and governance frameworks

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with foreign language publications and translation processes (3 years preferred)
Background supporting:
- Strategic communications
- Information Operations (IO)
- Influence or messaging campaigns
Familiarity with DoD USSOCOM or interagency communication environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
- Senior Content Director (strategic communications firms)
- Public Affairs or Information Operations communication lead with strong editorial experience
Highly valued experience includes:
- Supporting DoD USSOCOM or interagency communication efforts
- Work in information warfare influence operations or strategic messaging campaigns
Candidates may come from:
- Major media organizations (national or international)
- Defense contractors supporting IO/PSYOP
- Government agencies with global communication missions (e.g. DoD State Department)