Editor - Journeyman - Global Dimensions
Springfield, VA
About the Job
Global Dimensions is a HUBZone, service disabled, veteran-owned small business based in Fredericksburg, VA. We are a dynamic, expanding company with exciting opportunities in language/culture, training/education/instruction, IT, cyber security, and intelligence (analysts, CI, HUMINT, SIGINT, etc.). Global Dimensions is currently seeking a Journeyman Editor for a position in Springfield, VA.
Editors:
- Provide a full range of support in the production and dissemination of finished products, specifically, working with analytic customers (authors).
- Conduct final reviews of text, graphics and other formats for intelligence products.
- Formulate simple queries for relevant databases, produce publications in accordance to standards.
- Possess professional-level expertise with electronic publishing applications - Microsoft Office Suite, QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, FrameMaker, Acrobat; structured authoring software - SGML, XML, and HTML.
Requirements
- Current/Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
- At least 3 years of editing experience along with an undergraduate or graduate degree in Journalism or English OR at least 5 years of editing experience without the specified degree.
- Working knowledge with electronic publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, and FrameMaker.
- Working knowledge with structured authoring software (SGML, XML and HTML) and expert ability to format documents using such software.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills. Excellent writing skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency with the following applications: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook. Working knowledge of Worldwide Web and multimedia technologies.
- Must be willing to take an editor exam (provided by NGA) to assess current capabilities to perform the required tasks of the position.
Global Dimensions does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled