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Position Title

Senior Web Content Editor

Position Type

Full Time (6-Months), Hybrid

Position Location

Arlington, VA (Must reside in DC/MD/VA)

Tracking Code

01097

Daily Responsibilities

The Senior Web Editor is critical to ensuring the quality of written content for use in technology-based training. This key senior position will monitor the work of Web Content Editors. In that role, he or she will recommend personnel for projects based on skills and abilities, monitor the section for workload, identify common issues among different projects, and propose new methods and technologies as appropriate to optimize workflow. 

  • Oversees a team of web content editors who interact with other training professionals to produce online learning materials. 
  • Recommends personnel for projects based on skills and abilities. 
  • Monitors the work products of Web Content Editors and escalates concerns as appropriate. 
  • Provides editorial oversight on materials that address a wide range of subjects, ranging from technical procedures to soft skills training. 
  • Provides support to Web Content Editors to facilitate tight timelines in a results-oriented environment. 
  • Acts as liaison between the section and other technical staff, if necessary. 
  • Represents the section in planning meetings with government staff. 
  • Maintains a thorough knowledge of subjects important to Foreign Service Officers and applies knowledge to help others produce appropriate, effective, and meaningful content. 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Required: Degree
  • Master’s degree in journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.

Required: Experience
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing staff and monitoring performance against business goals.
  •  Demonstrated experience writing and editing for online formats and platforms.
  •  Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in preparing content for online formats.
  •  Demonstrated experience with online training products, including but not limited to Articulate Rise, Captivate, responsive web pages, mobile apps, podcasts, and short video screenplays.
  •  Demonstrated experience working with subject matter experts to validate content while producing focused, engaging online content.
  •  Demonstrated ability to apply AP or other industry-standard style guides.
  •  Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining positive relationships with colleagues.
  •  Demonstrated experience in developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
  •  Demonstrated experience working with production teams and managing product workflow.
  •  Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, producing content relevant to the State Department.
  •  Demonstrated knowledge of Section 508/web accessibility guidelines.

Required: Clearance
  • Public Trust; this position requires the ability to secure a security clearance of secret level, if needed