Editor in Chief Job at Threat Tec in Tampa

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).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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, and government messaging intent
• Review, approve, and guide development of written publications, digital content, and 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) and leadership (strategic direction)
• Oversee foreign language translation integration and localized messaging efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• 10+ years of experience managing professional journalists and editorial and creative staff across print, digital, or online publications
• Demonstrated experience operating within established editorial standards and governance frameworks

Desired Qualifications:

• 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

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor
• Senior Content Director (strategic communications firms)
• Public Affairs or Information Operations communication lead with strong editorial experience
• Highly valued experience includes supporting DoD, USSOCOM, or interagency communication efforts and work in information warfare, influence operations, or strategic messaging campaigns
• Candidates may come from major media organizations (national or international), defense contractors supporting IO/PSYOP, or government agencies with global communication missions (e.g., DoD, State Department)