Editor Job at AEI in Washington

Overview :

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person editor in the Editing Services department. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

AEIs Editing Services department works with scholars, authors, and staff to help communicate ideas with maximum clarity and impact. The department is responsible for editing and coordinating the production of books, reports, and other research projects for all research departments. In addition, the department edits shorter materials, including website copy, newsletters, event materials, scholar biographies, and press releases. The new editors portfolio will include materials of varying lengths, styles, and subjects, ranging from short, informal promotional materials to extensive, academic books.

This position requires exceptional editing and writing skills, including mastery of English grammar, familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational and communication skills. Three to five years of professional editing experience is required, and an interest in and familiarity with public policy is strongly preferred.

Qualified applicants should submit an online application to , complete with a resume, a cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Responsibilities :

• Edit, copyedit, and proofread research reports and AEI Press books covering a variety of public policy areasincluding economics, education, foreign and defense policy, health care, poverty studies, public opinion, technology policy, and constitutional issuesto ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with AEI style and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Manage the publication process for books and reports, from initial edits through publication, and coordinate with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Work directly with authors, scholars, research assistants, designers, and other team members to ensure the quality of projects and meet deadlines.
• Edit graphics and tables and work with designers to make sure visuals are clear and accurate.
• Edit promotional and other public-facing materialsincluding event materials, newsletters, website copy, scholar biographies, infographics, and blog poststo ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with AEI style.
• Manage competing deadlines, balancing urgent requests with long-term projects.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the operations of the Editing Services department and AEI Press.

Physical requirements and working conditions at AEI :

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in English, journalism, or a related field and at least three to five years of professional editing experience

Interest in or experience with public policy

Benefits

AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and 3 personal / floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care FSA; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403b retirement plan with a 12% contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits here .

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to : scope and responsibilities of the position; a candidate's full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; as well as internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $55,000 - $60,000. Salary is just one component of AEIs total compensation package for employees.

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000