Editorial Project Associate

Cambridge Associates LLC; Town of Arlington (WI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC is seeking an Investment Strategy Research project manager to coordinate publication processes and oversee editorial work. The role involves editing, formatting, and preparing summaries for internal and client materials while ensuring CA style and data standards.

You will collaborate with authors, data proofers, and compliance, posting pieces to internal and client sites and supporting weekly email campaigns.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in proofreading and editing.
• Experience managing complex projects with many stakeholders and bringing them to successful completion.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and prior experience using Adobe InDesign to lay out publications and WordPress to post publications.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Exceptional proofreading skills; careful attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgment; trustworthy; discreet; organized.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to last‑minute changes and work under deadline-driven pressure.
• Ability to balance time between multiple projects while ensuring accuracy and quality of publications.
• Familiarity with investment terms and concepts a plus.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the publication process for a wide variety of research publications and presentations: develop calendar of interim and final report deadlines, communicate with authors and contributors, ensure awareness of progress.
• Edit—developmental and copyedit—research reports and materials to CA style guidelines and ensure grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Collaborate with data proofers to meet CA data standards and with compliance to share publicly.
• Format research publications in InDesign and PowerPoint to CA brand guidelines for readability.
• Write short summaries of reports for collateral materials (website, newsletter).
• Assist team in preparing email campaigns highlighting research publications weekly.
• Maintain organized files of publication edits and archive reports once completed.
• Respond to internal and client questions regarding research schedule and file locations.
• Identify opportunities to use AI tools to streamline editorial workflows per CA policies.
• Support team operations by scheduling meetings and preparing weekly content digests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Firm Overview

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary

Cambridge Associates’ Investment Strategy Research team produces a wide variety of research publications on investment and financial topics. Members of the project management team are responsible for managing all publications on the schedule, leading initial meetings of project teams to determine responsibilities and publication timing, coordinating the editorial process, editing and proofreading papers as they are finalized, formatting publications, and posting and distributing publications. We are currently seeking candidates with proven project management experience and demonstrated expertise in proofreading and publication formatting to fill one primarily virtual position on the project management team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the publication process for a wide variety of research publications and presentations: develop calendar of interim and final report deadlines, communicate regularly with publication authors and other contributors, and ensure that relevant parties are aware of a publication’s progress.
• Edit—both developmental and copyedit—research reports and other materials (including presentations, charts, and tables) to match CA style guidelines and to ensure use of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Collaborate with data proofers to ensure publications meet CA’s data standards and with compliance, when necessary, to meet the legal requirements for sharing publicly.
• Format research publications in InDesign and PowerPoint to adhere to CA brand guidelines and improve clarity and readability for our diverse audience.
• Write short summaries of reports for use in a variety of collateral materials (website, newsletter, etc.).
• Assist team in preparing email campaigns highlighting research publications for internal and client audiences on a weekly basis.
• Maintain organized files of publication edits, post reports to internal and client websites, and properly archive reports once completed.
• Respond to internal and client questions regarding research schedule, file locations, and other matters.
• Identify opportunities to use AI tools to streamline editorial workflows and improve team efficiency in accordance with CA policies and guidelines.
• Support team operations by scheduling meetings, coordinating coverage for subject matter experts, and preparing weekly content digests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in proofreading and editing.
• Experience managing complex projects with many stakeholders and bringing them to successful completion.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and prior experience using Adobe InDesign or a similar product to lay out publications and WordPress or a similar product to post publications.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Exceptional proofreading skills; careful attention to quality and detail.
• Ability to exercise good judgment; trustworthy; discrete; organized.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt well to last‑minute changes and work well under deadline-driven pressure.
• Ability to balance time between multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accuracy and quality of publications.
• Familiarity with investment terms and concepts a plus.
• All candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range for this role: Pay Range Minimum: 66800 Pay Range Maximum: 86800

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

Additional Information

Since our founding in 1973, we have been a market leader in building diversified investment portfolios. With 13 offices around the globe and a world-class network of managers, we offer the scale, resources, and networks of a global firm, coupled with the trust, independence, and personal attention of a boutique firm.

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