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Arcfield

Senior Desktop Publisher Jobs

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Responsibilities Arcfield has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Desktop Publisher, who: * Collaborates with the proposal team to prepare formatted templates, writer shells, reviews, and final ...

BLN24

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

Senior Technical Editor Company:BLN24 About Us:We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a ... S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, and other applicable publication standards.

BLN24

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

The Senior Technical Editor leads the editorial planning, review, and quality assurance of complex ... S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual, and other applicable publication standards.

MDW Associates

Senior DARS Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

The Senior DARS Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and ... Assist in publishing the DFARS and the DFARS companion source, Procedures, Guidance, and ...

Wiser

Imagery Analyst (Senior) - TS/SCI

Springfield, VA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Level 4, Senior (10+ years) Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Wiser offers ... Candidate will publish database reports, baselines, and GEOINT Notes covering significant current ...

MDW Associates

Senior DARS Analyst

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Prepare and publish DFARS update documents and publication notice summaries on the DARS test website and production website. * Assist in publishing the DFARS and the DFARS companion source ...

Zantech

Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Arlington, VA

CISA.gov website publishing * Section 508 compliance and accessibility * Stakeholder feedback and communication strategy The Senior Technical Writer/Editor serves as the lead for technical messaging ...

Zantech

Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

CISA.gov website publishing * Section 508 compliance and accessibility * Stakeholder feedback and communication strategy The Senior Technical Writer/Editor serves as the lead for technical messaging ...

Zantech

Senior Technical Writer/Editor

Arlington, VA · On-site

CISA.gov website publishing * Section 508 compliance and accessibility * Stakeholder feedback and communication strategy The Senior Technical Writer/Editor serves as the lead for technical messaging ...

MDW Associates

Senior DARS Analyst

Alexandria, VA · Hybrid

Prepare and publish DFARS update documents and publication notice summaries on the DARS test website and production website. * Assist in publishing the DFARS and the DFARS companion source ...

PCI Productions LLC

Senior Technical Editor

Mclean, VA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

- this role is for a proposal and is pending funding/award The Senior Technical Writer oversees the ... Ability to manage the full document lifecycle including online and web publishing. * Excellent ...

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How much do senior publisher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior publisher in Virginia is $69,610.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $83,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior publisher?

A Senior Publisher is a high-level professional responsible for overseeing the entire publishing process of books, magazines, journals, or digital content. They manage editorial teams, set publishing strategies, and ensure that projects meet quality and financial goals. Senior Publishers often work with authors, editors, marketers, and designers to bring content to market and drive business growth. Their role involves making key decisions about acquisitions, content direction, and market positioning, as well as staying updated on industry trends.

What are the typical challenges faced by a senior publisher in managing multiple publications simultaneously?

As a Senior Publisher, one common challenge is balancing the demands of overseeing several publications at once, each with its own editorial calendar, audience expectations, and production deadlines. This requires strong organizational skills, effective delegation to editorial teams, and the ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities or market trends. Additionally, collaborating with marketing, sales, and design teams to ensure cohesive content strategies and revenue growth can add complexity to the role. Successful Senior Publishers often rely on clear communication and robust project management tools to maintain quality and timely delivery across all publications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior publisher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Publisher, you need expertise in editorial management, content strategy, project oversight, and typically a degree in publishing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, content management systems (CMS), and industry-standard tools like Adobe InDesign is essential. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help build successful teams and foster productive author relationships. These competencies ensure the creation and delivery of high-quality content, effective team coordination, and the achievement of organizational publishing goals.

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Senior Publisher jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Publisher job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,610 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Senior Desktop Publisher Jobs

Arcfield

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Responsibilities
Arcfield has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Desktop Publisher, who:
  • Collaborates with the proposal team to prepare formatted templates, writer shells, reviews, and final responses.
  • Supports development of proposal content and artifacts for reviews and production through visual style implementation, tailoring, and document preparation.
  • Assists in coordinating the proposal production process.
  • Performs quality checks and peer reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Creates and modifies templates using Arcfield's style features to comply with solicitation requirements.
  • Reviews, interprets, and questions solicitation requirements.
  • Develops and produces visual style guides, including Read-Me sheets, writer shells, and templates for proposal materials.
  • Designs, formats, and produces proposal materials.
  • Supports graphic design and production through proofreading, print formatting, and other production and packaging-related activities.
  • Maintains awareness of repositories containing prior proposal materials (e.g., templates and exemplars) and supports the ingest of proposal content after submittal and award.
  • Provides guidance on outlines and compliance.
  • Assists with documenting, maintaining, and applying internal proposal processes.
  • Contributes to, and benefits from, maintaining a collaborative environment-expanding skills and mentoring others.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of 10 years of desktop publishing experience
  • Recent proposal experience with Shipley-based new business processes
  • Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, SharePoint
  • Ability to work efficiently, collaboratively, and accurately under deadlines
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and Bridge; and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook
  • Ability to formats and position text and graphics in a visually appealing way to design master copies using knowledge of type styles, size, and layout patterns
  • Understanding of Government solicitations and the source selection/bid process.
  • Adaptability to changing technology, requirements, and dynamic schedules.
  • Must possess and have the ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access

EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.

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