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Production Manager & Copy Editor

Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

FDD Production Manager & Copy Editor

FDD is seeking a full-time production manager and copy editor who will oversee the production and quality of a high volume of publications. This position reports to the vice president of program management.

Key responsibilities :

  • Proofread and edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style adherence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in publications.
  • Provide rapid copy editing of daily short-form publications as well as review of longer reports.
  • Manage content production pipeline and timelines, from submission to publication and promotion, in direct coordination with internal researchers, communications, and design teams.
  • Oversee layout and formatting of longer-form content with designers and researchers, providing the final quality control review to include proper citation, licensing, and copyright compliance.
  • Maintain and ensure adherence to brand, tone, and editorial guidelines.
  • Meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, English, or related field
  • Proven experience as a copy editor, proofreader, or similar role
  • Exceptional command of the English language and grammar rules
  • Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Interest in U.S. national security and foreign policy in alignment with FDD's mission and position as an independent, non-partisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy
  • Familiarity with AP style preferred
  • Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample on a topic relevant to FDD's work.

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