Editorial Associate for Democracy Policy & Justice

The Brennan Center For Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time-off program

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Wellness and office perks

Job summary

The Brennan Center For Justice in New York City is looking for an experienced Assistant Editor to enhance editorial workflows. This role involves managing reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy in publications, and supporting various media formats.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have two years of experience in editorial positions. The center offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• At least two years of editorial experience at a publishing house or media organization.
• Outstanding copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.
• Experience in project management and ability to work diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Shepherd reports from manuscript through to publication.
• Enforce production schedules and update stakeholders regarding progress.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency in text and graphics.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Project management

Fluency in Chicago style

Basic HTML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science, journalism, English, or related field

Tools

InDesign

InCopy

Drupal

Job description

The Brennan Center For Justice in New York City is looking for an experienced Assistant Editor to enhance editorial workflows. This role involves managing reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy in publications, and supporting various media formats.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have two years of experience in editorial positions. The center offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to diversity in hiring.