Position description
FDD is seeking a full-time production manager and copy editor who will oversee the production and quality of a high volume of publications. This position reports to the vice president of program management.
Key responsibilities:
- Proofread and edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style adherence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in publications.
- Provide rapid copy editing of daily short-form publications as well as review of longer reports.
- Manage content production pipeline and timelines, from submission to publication and promotion, in direct coordination with internal researchers, communications, and design teams.
- Oversee layout and formatting of longer-form content with designers and researchers, providing the final quality control review to include proper citation, licensing, and copyright compliance.
- Maintain and ensure adherence to brand, tone, and editorial guidelines.
- Meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, English, or related field
- Proven experience as a copy editor, proofreader, or similar role
- Exceptional command of the English language and grammar rules
- Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work under tight deadlines
- Interest in U.S. national security and foreign policy in alignment with FDD's mission and position as an independent, non-partisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy
- Familiarity with AP style preferred
Application instructions
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