Editorial Associate

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs seeks an Editorial Associate to assist with the editing and publication process for The Washington Quarterly.

Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the main responsibilities include editing and proofreading manuscripts, ensuring consistency with the university's guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style, and supporting online and print publication.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma/GED with 3 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with editing long-form content and proofreading is preferred.
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and WordPress (or willingness to learn) is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Edit and proofread manuscripts while ensuring consistency with editorial guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Support the publisher and Editor-in-Chief to produce online and print publication.
• Collaborate with finance & accounting and public affairs to submit expense reports and handle honoraria payments.
• Create simple graphics for the journal cover and website using Adobe InDesign; manage TWQ on GW Blogs and social media channels.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Chicago Manual of Style

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

High school diploma/GED + 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Job description

I. JOB OVERVIEW

The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) is one of the world's leading schools of international affairs. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.

Hosted by ESIA, The Washington Quarterly (TWQ) is a global security policy journal that provides diverse perspectives on strategic changes, trends, and relations around the world along with their public policy implications.

TWQ is seeking an Editorial Associate to assist with the editing and publication process for the journal. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the main responsibilities include the following:

• Edit and proofread manuscripts while ensuring consistency with the George Washington University's editorial guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Support the publisher and Editor-in-Chief to produce the online and print publication.
• Work with members of the university finance & accounting team and public affairs to submit expense reports, issue honoraria payments to authors, market the issue to GW faculty and students, and participate in university events.
• Create simple graphics for the journal's cover and website using Adobe InDesign.
• Manage TWQ's website on GW Blogs (WordPress). Manage TWQ's social media accounts, including X and Facebook, and email marketing.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. This is a part-time, hybrid position with some days in-person and some days remote.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 3 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with editing long-form content, including proofreading highly desired.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and WordPress (or ability/willingness to learn) is perferred.
• Knowledge of or experience with Chicago Manual of Style is ideal.
• International Relations experience preferred.

Hiring Range

$23.93 - $31.15

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

• Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department: Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA)
• Family: Comm, Mktg & Media
• Sub-Family: Writing and Editing
• Stream: Service and Support
• Level: Level 3
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time
• Hours Per Week: 30
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Flexible with manager approval.
• Will this job require the employee to work on site?: Yes
• Employee Onsite Status: Hybrid
• Telework: Yes
• Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
• Internal Applicants Only?: No
• Posting Number: S014469
• Job Open Date: 09/16/2026
• Job Close Date:
• If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
• Background Screening: Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.