TIA Editor/Writer

$121,618 - $121,618/Yr

The Tatitlek Corporation - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The TIA Editor/Writer position at The Tatitlek Corporation involves providing editorial and graphic design support for the publication of specialized security, analytical, and intelligence products. The role is crucial in the production and dissemination of a compilation product that contains analytical articles, as well as the formatting and editing of various documents, including information assessments, reports from multiple program offices, chronologies, and cable reporting. The editor/writer will conduct routine editing of documents produced by various authors, ensuring that all content adheres to the relevant publication rules, regulations, policies, and style guides, particularly the Chicago Manual of Style. In this role, the editor/writer will be responsible for reviewing documents for grammar, punctuation, style, organization, and logic. They will reorganize and rewrite content for clarity and readability, ensuring that the edited information remains consistent with the original content and classification. The position requires collaboration with other offices regarding content and editorial considerations, as well as conducting research to verify classification and content of submitted documents. The editor/writer will also assist in the design and layout of publications, ensuring coverage, balance, and consistency in expression and presentation. Additionally, the role includes writing and designing a variety of documents, ensuring that information is presented clearly and concisely to meet the needs of targeted audiences. The editor/writer will also assist in the identification and deployment of new editing technology and will be involved in training new editors and authors as needed. This position requires a high level of organization, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a focus on quality and compliance with security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine editing of documents produced by various authors.
• Review documents for correct grammar, punctuation, style, organization, and logic, ensuring compliance with relevant publication rules, regulations, policies, and style guides.
• Reorganize and/or rewrite content for clarity and readability, ensuring that edited information is consistent with the original content and classification.
• Explain editorial comments and changes to authors.
• Ensure that revised content meets the authors' requirements and original intent.
• Collaborate with other DSS offices regarding content and editorial considerations related to the editing and rewriting process.
• Request and obtain publication input for the product line.
• Suggest potential topics and themes for reports and publications to align with product line content.
• Conduct research using various databases and tools to verify classification and content of submitted documents, as well as to identify both classified and unclassified incident and trend information for inclusion in publications.
• Advise and assist other team members with editing and processing information on unclassified and classified websites and other appropriate networks, sites, and channels.
• Assist the Managing Editor with the design and layout of publications to ensure coverage, balance, consistency, and suitability of expression and presentation.
• Assist in establishing design standards, editorial guidelines, and style guides.
• Design specialized graphics to complement, highlight, emphasize, or brand important sections of publications.
• Perform layout of graphic design, consisting of photographic, text, abstract illustration, and charts/graphs, as well as computer graphics.
• Collaborate with other offices and organizations to obtain related photographic and/or graphics content for insertion into publications.
• Write and design a variety of documents of a moderately complex nature, ensuring information is presented in a clear and concise manner and meets the needs and interests of targeted audiences.
• Assist with the identification, development, testing, and deployment of new editing technology, software, and information technology projects intended to enhance existing work processes, output, and products.
• Assist in training new editors and authors, as needed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree or seven (7) years of specialized experience performing executive administrative support in lieu of degree.
• Five (5) years of professional writing experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and common rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling required.
• Knowledge of desktop-publishing hardware and software and graphic design software programs, including advanced capabilities of the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Knowledge of Adobe AEM Content Manager preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in handling and maintaining classified documents.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations for classifying information preferred.
• Highly organized with excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with office personnel, other Department of State personnel, and other government agencies at all levels.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to plan and prioritize work to accomplish assignments independently or under limited supervision.
• Knowledge of research and data analysis techniques, methods, and tools to obtain, verify, and process information from a wide variety of classified and unclassified sources.
• Ability to apply principles and practices of graphic layout to conceive, plan, and execute a variety of complex work assignments.

Nice-to-haves

• Department of State experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $58.47
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion
• Potential for career advancement within the company