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Society19 Media LLC

Fashion/Beauty Editor

Boston, MA · On-site

Written by students and influencers worldwide, the digital magazine is the ultimate guide for ... Editing and publishing a range of lifestyle and college related articles written by writers in the ...

Society19 Media LLC

Fashion/Beauty Editor

Boston, MA

Written by students and influencers worldwide, the digital magazine is the ultimate guide for ... Editing and publishing a range of lifestyle and college related articles written by writers in the ...

The Dapifer

Fashion Editor Intern

New York, NY · On-site

Editorial experience at a print or digital magazine preferred * Familiarity with digital/print ... A strong and distinguished voiced and strong editing eye * Ability to communicate effectively and ...

The Dapifer

Fashion Editor Intern

New York, NY · On-site

Editorial experience at a print or digital magazine preferred * Familiarity with digital/print ... A strong and distinguished voiced and strong editing eye * Ability to communicate effectively and ...

The New York Times

Story Editor, NYT Magazine

New York, NY · On-site

$124K - $135K/yr

... digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so ... The New York Times Magazine is looking for an experienced story editor to join our team. The editor ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for digital magazine editor in the United States is $61,071.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Digital Magazine Editor vs Content Writer?

AspectDigital Magazine EditorContent Writer
Primary RoleOversees magazine content, edits articles, manages publication processCreates written content, researches topics, writes articles
Required SkillsEditing, content management, editorial judgmentWriting, research, SEO knowledge
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, publishing platforms, digital mediaFreelance or in-house, digital or print media
Common UsageMagazine publishing, digital media outletsBlogs, websites, marketing content

The Digital Magazine Editor focuses on managing and editing magazine content, ensuring quality and coherence, while the Content Writer primarily produces individual pieces of content. Both roles require strong writing skills, but the editor has a broader oversight and editorial responsibilities within the publishing process.

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Publications Specialist II - Magazine Editor

Washington, DC • On-site

Vistra Communications LLC
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Vistra Communications LLCexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and tracking article versions through an approval chain.

  • Provide high-level editorial support by assisting with content development, creating promotional materials, and implementing quality assurance protocols.

  • Manage complex review processes involving multiple stakeholders and ensure all final articles and the magazine adhere to style, accessibility, and approval requirements.

Job description

Description:

Vistra is seeking a Magazine Editor to be responsible for the comprehensive lifecycle management and editorial excellence of the agency’s magazine. The Editor ensures that the magazine is produced on time, follows rigorous quality standards, and effectively meets strategic communication objectives from initial content intake through final distribution.


This is an onsite position in either McLean, VA, or Washington, DC.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the complete magazine lifecycle, including establishing production schedules, managing the publication cycle, and systematically tracking article versions through a comprehensive approval chain.
  • Provide high-level editorial support, assisting with content development and the creation of promotional materials. Implement strict version control and quality assurance protocols throughout the editing and document production process
  • Serve as the primary liaison between writing/author teams and the layout/design teams
  • Manage complex review processes involving multiple stakeholders, including authors, technical reviewers, and legal counsel
  • Ensure all final articles and the complete magazine adhere to the GPO Style Manual, Chicago Manual of Style, and Section 508 accessibility requirements, and all necessary sign-offs and approvals are secured before public release
  • Manage the administrative aspects of distribution and formatting specifications to ensure the final product meets all organizational standards for professional release
  • Ensure that digital versions of the magazine are compliant with federal accessibility laws and standards (Section 508/WCAG)
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field
  • Master’s degree or equivalent advanced professional certification highly desirable
  • 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in editorial and publication management
  • Proven track record of overseeing the production of a periodical, preferably a technical or specialty publication (e.g., transportation or research journal)
  • Demonstrated expertise in the logistical administration and project management of quarterly publication cycles and high-level editorial services
  • Advanced proficiency in substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading
  • Deep understanding of Section 508 compliance and federal publishing standards
  • Ability to manage complex approval workflows and coordinate between technical and creative teams
  • Prior transportation experience a plus
  • Public Trust is required; Security Clearance is preferred.

About Vistra:  Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Alexandria, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies.  Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers.  Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits. 


US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.