Executive Editor – Military AI

War on the Rocks

Executive Editor for a Military AI Vertical at War on the Rocks. Overseeing writing, editing, and distribution of defense technology content.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and engage experts to contribute opinion articles, interviews, and case studies relevant to defense technology and industry.
Host episodes of the vertical's dedicated podcast.
Ensure content alignment with the vertical's tone, style, and objectives.
Review and edit all content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
Balance contributions across private sector, academic, and government perspectives.
Manage and work with junior staff.
Create and oversee the editorial calendar and production timeline.
Monitor performance, feedback, and survey responses to assess and enhance audience engagement.
Ensure that the vertical continues to live up to the best-in-class reputation of *War on the Rocks.*
Serve as the vertical's spokesperson and evangelizer.
Work closely with key stakeholders, including the vertical's sponsor(s) and partner(s).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eight years of relevant professional experience, not inclusive of internships or graduate education. This is *not *a junior role.
Experience working on relevant AI issues OR relevant media experience (not inclusive of university employment or internships).
Deep understanding of AI, the AI industry, the armed services, the defense industry, and related issues.
A strong network of relationships in AI, including experts on the same.
Exceptional and obsessive attention to detail.
Proven track record of delivering against short-term deadlines.
Exceptional and elegant written English.
Ability to work collegially and flexibly as part of a small team.
Right to work in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
Competitive salary ($120,000 to $190,000 based on depth of relevant experience and expertise).
Performance based raise after 6 months.
Annual raises and bonuses.

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Hard Skills & Tools

content editingcontent creationeditorial calendar managementaudience engagement assessmentpodcast hostingopinion article writinginterview conductingcase study developmentperformance monitoringdeadline management

Soft Skills

attention to detailteam collaborationflexibilitycommunicationrelationship buildingstakeholder engagementleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingcreativity