Editor in Chief

Threat Tec, LLC, a rapidly growing Veteran-Owned Business, is the leader of Operational Environment (OE) replication and Threat Emulation/Wargaming solutions. Threat Tec brings innovative thinking and extensive experience to complex challenges for public and private sector customers. We work alongside our nation's defenders, developing solutions that drive success and protect our future. Join a team that is embodied by an unwavering commitment to professionalism, honesty, and innovation.

We are seeking an experienced Editor in Chief to serve as the senior editorial authority supporting the USSOCOM J39 program. This role leads the development and oversight of content supporting Operations in the Information Environment (OIE) and Psychological Operations (PSYOP).

You will ensure all content is credible, accurate, mission-aligned, and strategically effective, while maintaining consistency in narrative, tone, and messaging across multiple platforms under the Senior Military Engagement Platform (SMEP).

• Lead and manage editorial and creative teams producing mission-aligned content

• Provide oversight across multiple products and dissemination platforms

• Ensure all content meets:

  • Journalistic and editorial standards

  • Accuracy and factual integrity

  • Government messaging intent

• Review, approve, and guide development of:

  • Written publications

  • Digital content

  • Strategic communication products

• Maintain consistency in tone, narrative, and messaging across all outputs

• Align content with OIE, IO, and PSYOP objectives

• Establish and enforce editorial guidelines and quality control processes

• Collaborate with:

  • Analysts and planners (operational alignment)

  • Leadership (strategic direction)

• Oversee foreign language translation integration and localized messaging efforts

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• 10+ years of experience managing:

  • Professional journalists

  • Editorial and creative staff across print, digital, or online publications

• Demonstrated experience operating within established editorial standards and governance frameworks

• Experience working with foreign language publications and translation processes (3+ years preferred)

• Background supporting:

  • Strategic communications

  • Information Operations (IO)

  • Influence or messaging campaigns

• Familiarity with DoD, USSOCOM, or interagency communication environments

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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