Supervisory Editor (Newspaper) NF-04

Defense Media Activity

Washington, District of ColumbiaDepartment of Defense$85K – $105K

Posted 3 weeks ago · via Usajobs

Job Description

Summary

This position is located at Stars & Stripes in Washington, D.C. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Duties

  • As U.S. Bureau Chief (Theater Operations), the incumbent serves as senior editor, advisor, and reviewer for all writing/editing projects assigned or originating within the assigned region of Stars and Stripes.
  • Personally develops, designs, researches, writes, reviews, and edits publications and reports to the readership on a wide range of topics including complex subjects prone to controversy.
  • Serves as the staff advisor on written and editorial policy matters. Provides interpretations of writing policy and advises on matters such as content, presentation, interpretation, and explanation to a variety of audiences.
  • Copy edits articles applying rules contained in the Associated Press (AP) and Stars and Stripes style guides.
  • Develops annual budget for the operation of the editorial department within the assigned theater. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Preferred are those candidates who possess a 4-yr course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in journalism and related work experience as described above.
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