Senior Research Editor — AI-Enabled, Hybrid (Chicago)

EPITEC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC in Chicago, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Research Editor to support the development, editing, and publication of high-quality research content. This role edits scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, website content, and speeches, translating complex technical and economic topics into clear communications for broad audiences.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, highly organized, and experienced in AI-assisted editorial workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years editing experience, including editorial work.
• Experience editing technical or academic content preferred.
• Experience with review, approval, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread research publications, periodicals, e-newsletters, and related editorial content.
• Perform substantive editing of manuscripts and research documents to improve clarity, consistency, and readability.
• Edit and review content intended for publication on public-facing websites and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with researchers and subject matter experts to translate complex topics into accessible communications.
• Communicate editorial processes, revisions, and timelines with authors and stakeholders.
• Review and verify bibliographies, citations, tables, charts, figures, indexes, and other publication elements.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to improve editorial efficiency and content quality.
• Review HTML-converted content and coordinate revisions with web production teams.
• Maintain accurate records of editorial projects within tracking and documentation systems.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Advanced copyediting

Substantive editing

Chicago style

Editorial writing

Web content review

AI tools familiarity

HTML CMS

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Research communication

Economics interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Economics, Communications, or related field

Tools

Content Management System

HTML editing

AI tools

Job description

EPITEC in Chicago, IL is seeking a detail-oriented Research Editor to support the development, editing, and publication of high-quality research content. This role edits scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, website content, and speeches, translating complex technical and economic topics into clear communications for broad audiences.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, highly organized, and experienced in AI-assisted editorial workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery