Principle Editor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Technical Documentation

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Editing, Journalism, Writing Articles

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Principle Editor, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on the Principle Editor to screen and edit  submissions for platforms within an internet-based program

HOW A PRINCIPLE EDITOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Native-level Arabic and English fluency is required.

• Knowledge of the Middle East and global affairs is required.

• Must be proficient in the nuances of required languages including grammar and journalism editing standards.

• May serve as assignment editor.

• Other tasks include researching local and regional media in the region, identifying coverage angles, coordinating translations, updating associated social media platforms, assisting in the development and implementation of marketing campaigns, and technical tasks utilizing locally developed tools associated with internet-based publications. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Master’s Degree; relevant education and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience required

• Security clearance level: candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

• Skills and abilities: Journalism experience, including experience writing or editing for internet-based or print news publications is highly preferred

• Location: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $89,250 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.