Production Manager & Copy Editor

Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Production Manager and Copy Editor to oversee the quality of numerous publications. This full-time role involves proofreading, editing, and managing the content production pipeline, ensuring clarity and consistency in all outputs. Candidates should possess a strong command of the English language, attention to detail, and an interest in U.S. national security and foreign policy. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the quality and integrity of vital research publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field such as international relations or English.
• Proven experience in copy editing and proofreading with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and edit content for grammar and style adherence.
• Manage content production pipeline and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Copy Editing

Proofreading

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Familiarity with AP Style

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science

Bachelor's Degree in History

Bachelor's Degree in English

Job description

FDD Production Manager & Copy Editor

FDD is seeking a full-time production manager and copy editor who will oversee the production and quality of a high volume of publications. This position reports to the vice president of program management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Proofread and edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style adherence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in publications.
2. Provide rapid copy editing of daily short-form publications as well as review of longer reports.
3. Manage content production pipeline and timelines, from submission to publication and promotion, in coordination with internal researchers, communications, and design teams.
4. Oversee layout and formatting of longer-form content with designers and researchers, providing final quality control to include proper citation, licensing, and copyright compliance.
5. Maintain and ensure adherence to brand, tone, and editorial guidelines.
6. Meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, English, or related field.
2. Proven experience as a copy editor, proofreader, or similar role.
3. Exceptional command of the English language and grammar rules.
4. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
5. Interest in U.S. national security and foreign policy, aligned with FDD's mission as an independent, non-partisan research institute.
6. Familiarity with AP style preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample on a topic relevant to FDD's work.