Cato Institute
Overview
The Cato Institute seeks an ambitious and detail-oriented Editor and Project Manager to join the Publications team. This position serves as a liaison with other departments for certain tasks and projects, managing incoming work, reviewing copy for grammar, punctuation, clarity, style, and flow, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats, providing layout support, and providing web editing support. This role requires close collaboration with other Cato teams and internal stakeholders, so the successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC. Compensation
The projected salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 per year. Compensation is based on the successful candidate\'s educational background, experience, and skills. About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues. Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to
Cato’s Letters , a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of society free from excessive government power. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future. Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Review all incoming work to ensure documents are in good shape for content editing and/or copyediting. Communicate with the organization regarding forthcoming policy pieces. Coordinate with the data visualization team on gathering figures and tables and ensuring they are ready for copyediting. Respond to submissions and queries for the publications team and track assignments and workflow. Reach out to departments within the organization on a regular basis to gauge incoming work and determine where/how the publications team can provide support. Provide guidance to authors, scholars, and other support staff regarding Cato style questions. Copyedit and proofread policy reports, shorter public documents, development and marketing pieces. With the executive director, coordinate production and editing of special projects and publications, including Sphere projects, investigative reports, online-only publications, survey reports, and support documents for internal Cato use. Prepare documents for InDesign formatting and perform layout in InDesign as needed. Adhere to established deadlines and communicate with authors and editors at various stages of the editorial process.
Requirements
Education/Experience
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of knowledge. At least five years of experience in editing for corporate, nonprofit, government, academia, marketing/communications, or news organizations. Experience in editorial production management. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign. Working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with a project management program (e.g., Wrike). Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style is essential; data visualization is a plus. Understanding and appreciation for Cato’s libertarian mission and principles. Skills
Initiative Organizational Skills Adaptability Analytical Thinking Research Follow-through Problem Solving Work Style: Independent work with the ability to collaborate with the team when needed. How To Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for the position: Cover letter, Résumé. A copyediting test will be given to qualified candidates. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) Generous vacation and sick days Paid parental leave Employer-provided life and disability insurance 401(k) employer match Transit/Parking benefits Pet discount plan
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The Cato Institute seeks an ambitious and detail-oriented Editor and Project Manager to join the Publications team. This position serves as a liaison with other departments for certain tasks and projects, managing incoming work, reviewing copy for grammar, punctuation, clarity, style, and flow, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats, providing layout support, and providing web editing support. This role requires close collaboration with other Cato teams and internal stakeholders, so the successful candidate must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC. Compensation
The projected salary range for this role is $60,000 - $75,000 per year. Compensation is based on the successful candidate\'s educational background, experience, and skills. About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues. Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to
Cato’s Letters , a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of society free from excessive government power. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future. Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Review all incoming work to ensure documents are in good shape for content editing and/or copyediting. Communicate with the organization regarding forthcoming policy pieces. Coordinate with the data visualization team on gathering figures and tables and ensuring they are ready for copyediting. Respond to submissions and queries for the publications team and track assignments and workflow. Reach out to departments within the organization on a regular basis to gauge incoming work and determine where/how the publications team can provide support. Provide guidance to authors, scholars, and other support staff regarding Cato style questions. Copyedit and proofread policy reports, shorter public documents, development and marketing pieces. With the executive director, coordinate production and editing of special projects and publications, including Sphere projects, investigative reports, online-only publications, survey reports, and support documents for internal Cato use. Prepare documents for InDesign formatting and perform layout in InDesign as needed. Adhere to established deadlines and communicate with authors and editors at various stages of the editorial process.
Requirements
Education/Experience
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of knowledge. At least five years of experience in editing for corporate, nonprofit, government, academia, marketing/communications, or news organizations. Experience in editorial production management. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign. Working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with a project management program (e.g., Wrike). Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style is essential; data visualization is a plus. Understanding and appreciation for Cato’s libertarian mission and principles. Skills
Initiative Organizational Skills Adaptability Analytical Thinking Research Follow-through Problem Solving Work Style: Independent work with the ability to collaborate with the team when needed. How To Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for the position: Cover letter, Résumé. A copyediting test will be given to qualified candidates. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA) Generous vacation and sick days Paid parental leave Employer-provided life and disability insurance 401(k) employer match Transit/Parking benefits Pet discount plan
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