Editorial Coordinator for Policy Publications

brennancenter; 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

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice is looking for an Assistant Editor to join its editorial team in New York. This two-year term position requires excellent writing and editing skills, and you will collaborate with staff to ensure editorial quality across various media.

Responsibilities include managing manuscript through publication, enforcing schedules, and drafting promotional content. A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience are required. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least two years of editorial experience at a relevant organization.
• Fluency in Chicago style and the ability to adapt as necessary.
• Outstanding copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage reports from manuscript to publication.
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and style consistency.
• Draft promotional and display copy.

Skills

Writing and editing skills

Project management

Copyediting and proofreading

Basic HTML proficiency

Familiarity with InDesign/InCopy

Knowledge of Chicago style

Education

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

Tools

InDesign

InCopy

Drupal CMS

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice is looking for an Assistant Editor to join its editorial team in New York. This two-year term position requires excellent writing and editing skills, and you will collaborate with staff to ensure editorial quality across various media.

Responsibilities include managing manuscript through publication, enforcing schedules, and drafting promotional content. A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience are required. Salary ranges from $70,000 to $80,000, with a full benefits package.