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Publications Specialist II – Magazine Editor

Red Carrot


Job Location:

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Publications Specialist II Magazine Editor
Level: Senior Work Location: Hybrid McLean VA
This position is contingent upon contract award.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Publications Specialist II to manage the complete lifecycle and editorial excellence of the customers quarterly research magazine from initial content intake through final distribution.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee the complete magazine production lifecycle including schedules and article version tracking
  • Provide high-level editorial support assisting with content development and promotional materials
  • Serve as primary liaison between writing/author teams and layout/design teams
  • Manage complex multi-stakeholder review processes involving authors technical reviewers and legal counsel
  • Ensure all articles and the completed magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual Chicago Manual of Style and Section 508 requirements
  • Confirm all necessary sign-offs and approvals are secured before public release
  • Manage administrative and formatting aspects of distribution to ensure professional final release
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors degree in Communications English Journalism or a closely related field; Masters degree or equivalent professional certification highly desirable
  • 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management
  • Proven track record overseeing production of a periodical preferably technical or specialty
  • Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and Federal publishing standards
  • Ability to obtain a USDOT Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential

Benefits at Red Carrot:

At Red Carrot we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe theres strength in diversity offering different perspectives and skills. Together we can solve our clients biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

  • Training and Development Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare Top-tier medical dental vision life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) Plan 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
  • Profit Sharing Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
  • Paid Time Off Provides flexible work hours paid time off and 11 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals powered by a team fueled by passion backed by intelligence and grounded in expertise.

From day one weve applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric data-informed and audience-oriented and its how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted purposeful communication. Thats not a tagline its the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami Florida with a strong and growing presence in Washington D.C. our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesnt dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it delivering Strategic Communications Customer Experience Management Consulting and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission and their moment.

Were the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real the stakes are high and the work has to matter.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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