Managing Editor

War on the Rocks is getting ready to expand and we are looking for a new managing editor.

War on the Rocks, a Washington, DC-based media company, is getting ready to grow from a 2-person organization to something larger and we are looking for a new Managing Editor.

This person will be responsible for the oversight and management of day-to-day editorial operations. This includes:

•    Supervising assistant editors
•    Coordinating social media campaigns with Editor-in-Chief and Director of Social Media
•    Managing the editorial calendar
•    Coordination of channel editors (Molotov Cocktail, Charlie Mike, etc)
•    Providing the Editor-in-Chief with regular updates on all matters of content as necessary
•    Posting articles and content

Skills and experience required:

•    Attention to detail
•    Basic knowledge and experience with WordPress
•    Editorial experience
•    Exceptional and elegant written English
•    Ability to communicate effectively briefly and at length in writing to different audiences
•    Public speaking
•    Patience
•    Subject matter familiarity with a broad array of defense and foreign policy issues
•    Deep specialization in at least one defense/foreign policy subject matter area
•    A network of contacts among thought leaders
•    Ability to multi-task, juggling a dizzying number of balls in the air without letting them drop
•    An MA or PhD is strongly preferred, as is a publication record in peer-reviewed academic journals
•    Experience in the military or U.S. government is also strongly preferred

This is a demanding, fast-paced position with immense responsibility, far beyond a normal, 9 to 5 job. A great deal will be expected of you every day of the week. Only the highly motivated will thrive. Pay and benefits are competitive and the growth potential is tremendous. Applicants should provide their resume, a cover letter, and writing samples. Please attach all documents below. Do not write your cover letter in the message box. Bonus points if you find the error in this announcement. 

War on the Rocks is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.