Sr Research Editor

Myticas Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting is seeking a mission-driven editor to join our Banking client's Research Editorial Team in Chicago. You will edit scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, and speeches to educate nontechnical audiences and enhance the client’s impact.

The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, can work independently or collaboratively, and will use AI tools to streamline editorial workflows. This role reports to the editorial lead with no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in English, journalism, economics, or related communications field.
• 4+ years of relevant editing experience.
• Substantive editing and proofreading with Chicago Manual of Style.
• Familiarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering.
• Experience submitting materials into a web CMS and reviewing HTML.
• Strong writing and editorial process understanding.
• Ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Interest in economics, community development, and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread Economic Research periodicals.
• Perform substantive copyediting of research publications and manuscripts.
• Edit content for the Bank's public-facing website.
• Translate and amplify the Bank's work for nontechnical audiences.
• Communicate with authors about processes and timelines.
• Edit and cross-check bibliographies, tables, figures and ads.
• Utilize AI tools to improve workflows.
• Review HTML-converted publications with the web production team.
• Log editorial projects in a tracking system.
• Work under general supervision on advanced editorial tasks.

Skills

Editing proficiency

Attention to detail

AI tools familiarity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Chicago Manual of Style

Content Management System

Job description

One of our Banking clients 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.

Your 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 Bank's public-facing website.
• Edit written projects that explain and amplify the Chicago Fed'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.

Responsibilities:

• 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