VIVA is hiring: Research Editor in Chicago

Hybrid position (4 days onsite & 1 remote).

Qualifications :

Research Editor - Contractor

The client 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 client'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

Comments/Special Instructions
Hybrid position (4 days onsite & 1 remote).

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status