Editorial Project Manager - Research Publications

Cambridge Associates LLC.; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Cambridge Associates is seeking a project manager for its Investment Strategy Research team to oversee publication schedules, coordinate editors, and ensure CA branding and data standards across publications.

The role emphasizes proofreading, editing, and formatting using InDesign and PowerPoint, with responsibility for coordinating email campaigns and weekly content digests. A BA/BS with 1–3 years’ experience is expected, along with strong communication and teamwork.

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; discrete; organized.

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 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.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Project management

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

WordPress

Job description

Cambridge Associates is seeking a project manager for its Investment Strategy Research team to oversee publication schedules, coordinate editors, and ensure CA branding and data standards across publications.

The role emphasizes proofreading, editing, and formatting using InDesign and PowerPoint, with responsibility for coordinating email campaigns and weekly content digests. A BA/BS with 1–3 years’ experience is expected, along with strong communication and teamwork.