Senior Editor, Writer

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced editorial professional to lead content development and manage end-to-end publication processes for research materials. You will edit and write for the institute’s publications, blogs, and communications platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with strategic priorities.

The role requires advanced editing skills, ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences, and strong project management across multiple stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field.
• 3+ years of editing and writing experience, preferably in research, policy, nonprofit, higher education, or think tank environments.
• Oversee all aspects of editorial and publication process from manuscript development through final production.
• Advanced editorial and writing skills with ability to synthesize complex material into clear content.
• Determine editorial/publication approaches for various formats and audiences.
• Experience managing complex editorial projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; AP Stylebook; familiarity with APA style.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial development and production of the institute's research publications, including policy briefs, reports, and collateral materials.
• Contribute original written content for the institute's blog and other platforms as needed.
• Ensure content is accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with strategic priorities.
• Make decisions on proposed changes and amendments to communications and publications.
• Support the distribution of publications and related materials.
• Ensure information follows policies and best practices.
• Maintain high-level interactions with internal stakeholders to promote departmental goals.
• Manage and promote editorial and production processes across organizational levels and external audiences.
• Collaborate with Senior Editor to evaluate workflow and resources.

Skills

Editing

Writing

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Content synthesis

Microsoft Office

AP Style

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Proficiency

AP Stylebook

APA Style

Job description

• Support the editorial development and production of the institute's research publications, including policy briefs, reports, and collateral materials
• Contribute original written content for the institute's blog, The Urban Edge, and other communication platforms as needed
• Ensure content is accurate, clear, consistent, and aligned with the institute’s strategic priorities
• Make decisions on proposed changes and amendments to communications and publications
• Support the distribution of publications, including research reports, briefs, one-pagers, and related materials
• Ensure that information included in publications follows policies and best practices
• Maintain high-level interactions with internal stakeholders to promote departmental goals and strategies
• Manage, support, and promote editorial and production processes that extend across organizational levels and to external audiences
• Partner with the Senior Editor in evaluating workflow and resources and make recommendations
• May supervise staff
• Develop original written content for The Urban Edge and other institute communication platforms as needed
• Collaborate with research and communications staff to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and accessibility of published materials
• Assist with maintaining editorial standards and publication schedules across multiple research centers
• Support special communications and publication projects as assigned
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field
• In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• 3+ years of experience in editing and writing, preferably in research, policy, nonprofit, higher education, or think tank environments
• In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee all aspects of the editorial and publication process, from manuscript development through final production
• Advanced editorial and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex material from multiple sources into clear, audience-appropriate content
• Demonstrated ability to determine effective editorial and publication approaches for a variety of formats and audiences
• Extensive experience managing and coordinating complex editorial and publication projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines
• Expert-level proficiency with job-related tools and applications, including Microsoft Office and the AP Stylebook; familiarity with APA style is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in evaluating the implications of information released to internal and external audiences
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functional teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced editorial and writing skills, with expertise in managing complex editorial and publication processes. Proficient in synthesizing information for diverse audiences while maintaining high editorial standards and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Advanced Editorial Skills
• Content Development
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Editing
• Writing
• Content Synthesis
• Publication Management
• Research Communication

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Sound Judgment
• Discretion
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Nonprofit
• Higher Education
• Think Tank
• Policy Briefs
• Research Publications

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• AP Stylebook
• APA Style