Global Policy Editor & Writer

U.S. Institute of Peace; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Editor/Writer at U.S. Institute of Peace, based in Washington, D.C., will join the editorial team to write, edit and proofread materials presenting USIP’s work to a broad audience across platforms.

This full-time position reports to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief within the Communications team. You will edit content for USIP.org, coordinate workflow for fact sheets and press releases, track production, ensure quality and timeliness, and help present information that supports the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, international relations or relevant field required; master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in journalism, political science, international relations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of foreign policy/international relations experience, writing and editing communications, such as newsletters, articles, web content; reviewing written documents for accuracy; and ensuring they meet current organizational style, policies and practices.
• A strong understanding of U.S. foreign policy, international relations and trends in global politics required; with a history of publishing article on foreign policy issues is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of best practices for digital publishing, including search engine optimization and headline writing.
• Mastery of the Associated Press Style Guide and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Edits USIP.org content, including analysis pieces, Q&A, blogs and other article formats.
• In collaboration with the Managing Editor, coordinates the production and editorial workflow for fact sheets, one-pagers, event invitations, press releases and other institutional collateral.
• Writes and edits material for USIP.org as assigned.
• Coordinates with the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief to maintain a news and events calendar, determine editorial priorities and organize workflow, and work with the team on upcoming news opportunities and multimedia editorial packages on the Institute’s web site to grow the web audience.
• Assists the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief in tracking production of USIP.org content and prepares editorial and production reports for USIP programs and leadership.
• Helps to ensure quality, consistency, and timeliness of all content for all audiences: internal, the general public, and critical stakeholders including foreign policy elites and policy makers.
• Evaluates how available information can best be used to meet Institute strategies and objectives, helps identify opportunities for developing new information, and recommends strategies for presenting information.
• Ensures consistency of grammar mechanics and expression, formatting, logical organization and development, and general readability. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-cultural skills

Team player

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, political science, international relations or relevant field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AP Style Guide

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Editor/Writer at U.S. Institute of Peace, based in Washington, D.C., will join the editorial team to write, edit and proofread materials presenting USIP’s work to a broad audience across platforms.

This full-time position reports to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief within the Communications team. You will edit content for USIP.org, coordinate workflow for fact sheets and press releases, track production, ensure quality and timeliness, and help present information that supports the