Editorial Assistant

Date Posted	April 30, 2024
Industry	Magazines / Publishing
Specialty	Editorial
Telecommute?	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

Apply for the job — Stay for the Mission. AFCEA International and its news outlet, SIGNAL Media, seek a digital-savvy, detailed-oriented and passionate journalist to join as an editorial assistant. Responsibilities include copy editing and proofing SIGNAL Media print and online news articles, blogs, bulk emails, social posts and newsletters for accuracy, clarity, grammar, readability and style; and assembling and writing some newsletters and columns. Requirements include experience in a newsroom, sound news judgment and the ability to remain calm and composed under deadline pressure. 

The role is primarily Monday to Friday noon - 8 p.m. ET, but may vary from time to time with some extra hours with compensatory pay and late-night coverage during AFCEA International flagship events. Applicants are expected to complete a copy-editing exam.  

Required Experience and Skills: 

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in news editing and/or production

• Keen eye for and attention to detail and accuracy  

• Knowledge of AP style 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines 

Work Environment:  

• Dynamic newsroom atmosphere 

• Hybrid work schedule 

• In-building gym facilities 

• Business casual dress 

• Flexible hours to promote work-life balance 

Competitive salary and excellent benefits.  

AFCEA is a nonprofit, member-based association headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia and is an equal opportunity employer. SIGNAL Media delivers news, analysis and important perspectives on today's most pressing topics in the cyber, technology, intelligence and national security domains, helping to define the present and future for military, government, industry and academia stakeholders at all echelons.