Assistant Editor

Position Overview
The Brennan Center seeks an individual with excellent writing and editing skills to join its editorial team. The assistant editor will work with attorneys and scholars across the Brennan Center to ensure smooth editorial workflows and exacting editorial standards for reports. The assistant editor will also work with colleagues in the Communications Department to ensure similar standards for social media, podcasts, video, and other media. This role will report to the managing editor for publications.

This position is based at our headquarters in New York City.

Responsibilities

Shepherd reports from manuscript through typesetting to publication, coordinating among authors, staff and freelance editors, and designers

Enforce production schedules, regularly update project stakeholders about progress, and maintain project management systems

Ensure that text and graphics are clear, accurate, and consistent with house style

Collate corrections from authors and proofreaders and implement them in InDesign or InCopy

Build or edit publication web pages

Draft concise and compelling display copy, promotional copy, and collateral content

Update style guide periodically

Copyedit or proofread newsletters, video scripts and subtitles, event blurbs, podcast copy, social media posts, institutional web pages, staff bios, and other materials

Advise staff on house style and editorial best practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, journalism, English, or a related field

At least two years of editorial experience at a publishing house, media organization, think tank, or advocacy organization

Fluency in Chicago style (and good sense about when to deviate from it)

Comfort working in InDesign or InCopy

Proficiency with basic HTML and familiarity with Drupal-based content management systems

A knack for translating sophisticated research and legal complexities into plain language

Outstanding copyediting, proofreading, and fact‑checking skills and judgment

Project management and diplomatic savvy to expeditiously move projects to publication

Familiarity with data visualisation concepts and tools a plus

Knowledge of current debates in democracy reform also a plus

Compensation and Benefits
The Brennan Center is a fantastic workplace and offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that is regularly assessed based on workplace trends and employee feedback. The salary range assigned to this position is $70,000 – $80,000. The award will be contingent upon the candidate’s qualifications and internal equity considerations. The package also includes a generous time off program, 401(k) plan, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and wellness and office perks.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW local 2320.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

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