Senior Assignment Editor

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Editor to support an internet-based communication and outreach program. The ideal candidate will generate original content, conduct expert review, and provide subject matter expertise. This role plays a critical part in shaping high-quality digital outputs. Candidates with strong editorial, news production, space studies, or international affairs backgrounds will receive additional training on domain-specific processes and online influence frameworks as needed.

HOW A SENIOR WRITER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Writes Original Content

· Applies subject matter expertise to provide regular, short and long-form articles and infographics for publication.

· Conforms to content plans, editorial policies, and style standards.

Conducts Editorial Review

· Reviews other contributors’ content for scientific accuracy, clarity, and alignment with audience needs, ensuring high-quality production and timely delivery of all assigned tasks.

· Supports program assessment efforts by contributing qualitative and quantitative insights about platform content.

Provides Subject Matter Expertise

· Provides a combination of formal education and relevant training and experience to provide scientific communication advice when required.

· Monitors communications, trends, and developments in topics of focus, identifying opportunities for future coverage.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs, Strategic Studies, Space Studies, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Relevant education and experience may be accepted in lieu of formal degree requirements.

· Experience: 5–7+ years of relevant experience in news editing, editorial production, public diplomacy, international affairs, or related work; additional experience may be substituted for education.

· Topical Expertise: Familiarity with Earth sciences and space technology required.

· Languages: English fluency required.

· Security Clearance: Active DoW Secret clearance preferred; highly qualified candidates eligible to obtain a clearance may also be considered.

· Skills & Abilities:

o Strong editorial judgment and content quality assurance skills

o Superior written and verbal communication skills

o Ability to coordinate multiple contributors and enforce editorial standards

· Location: Remote. Occasional travel required.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required