Editorial Associate (Hybrid) — Global Policy Journal & Web Editor

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

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.