Research Editor

Nashville Public Radio; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking a Research Editor in Chicago, IL for a hybrid position. The role edits scholarly economics content, including periodicals, newsletters and speeches, to clarify complex topics for nontechnical audiences.

The editor will work with researchers and a web production team, applying Chicago style, leveraging AI tools, and ensuring timely publication across internal and public-facing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, economics or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience editing scholarly or technical content.
• Experience with Chicago Manual of Style or similar guidelines.
• Familiarity with AI tools and prompt engineering.
• Experience submitting content to a web CMS and reviewing HTML.
• Strong writing, editing and editorial process skills.
• Ability to translate complex topics for nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread Economic Research periodicals.
• Perform substantive copyediting of manuscripts submitted by economists.
• Edit content for the client's public-facing website.
• Translate complex economics topics into accessible language.
• Coordinate with authors on timelines and processes.
• Edit bibliographies, tables, figures and other elements.
• Utilize AI tools to improve workflows.
• Review HTML-converted publications and communicate changes.
• Log editorial projects in a tracking system.
• Work under general supervision with advanced workload.

Skills

Editing

Copyediting

Attention to detail

Editorial processes

Communication

Team collaboration

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

CMS (Web CMS)

HTML review

Job description

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for Research Editor in Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

W2 Candidates Only!

Hybrid position (4 days onsite & 1 remote)

The client is seeking a talented, mission-driven editor with a passion for economics, public service, and effective storytelling to join our Research Editorial Team. You will be responsible for editing written content including published scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, and speeches to help inform and educate nontechnical audiences and to grow the impact and reputation of the client. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to produce high-quality work. This job has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread all Economic Research periodicals.
• Perform substantive copyediting of research publications and manuscripts submitted by economists to internal publications.
• Edit written content for the client's public-facing website.
• Edit written projects that explain and amplify the client's work, which may involve working closely with researchers to translate complex economic and policy subjects.
• Communicate with authors about editorial processes and timelines.
• Edit and cross-check bibliographies, tables, figures, and other special elements (ads, indexes, etc.) in publications.
• Utilize emerging AI tools to improve editorial workflows and efficiency.
• Review publications converted into HTML by a web production team and communicate changes effectively to them
• Record editorial projects (logging key bibliographical details) in a tracking system
• The level of work is considered advanced, and staff work under general supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in English, journalism, economics, or related communications field
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Substantive experience content editing, copyediting technical material, proofreading, reviewing page layouts and designs using Chicago Manual of Style or similar guidelines, and shepherding written work through internal review processes
• Familiarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering techniques
• Familiarity with submitting materials into a web content management system and reviewing content converted into HTML
• Excellent writing and communications skills with a strong understanding of editorial processes
• Excellent editing skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex subject matter in an understandable and interesting style
• Understanding of and keen interest in economics, community development, and financial services
• Ability to collaborate effectively and thrive in a team environment
• Ability to juggle multiple, simultaneous projects and to meet deadlines consistently
• Passion for learning, including demonstrated curiosity and resourcefulness

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company