Editor

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

12h • Remote

About The Position

Inquest, the online journal of analysis and opinion published by the Institute to End Mass Incarceration, examines the causes and consequences of mass incarceration and promotes rigorous discussion of paths toward dismantling it. The Editor plays an integral role in producing the magazine’s content, with responsibility for editorial content, design, photography, and digital content. The role is fully remote and is a term appointment currently expected to extend through June 30, 2027, with potential for renewal subject to departmental funding and need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in communications, publishing, or a related field.
• Commitment to the mission, goals, and values of Inquest and the Institute to End Mass Incarceration.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency with Word, particularly its reviewing tools; InDesign; WordPress; MailChimp; Google Drive and Docs; Excel; Zoom; and Slack.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ClickUp.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of editing articles, including reviewing, proofreading, and fact-checking copy.
• Oversee editorial content, design, photography, digital content, and detailed website CMS design work, including art research.
• Review and analyze current trends and events and make strategic publication recommendations.
• Serve as a liaison to contributors, faculty, and authors; solicit and evaluate manuscripts and proposals.
• Identify and acquire writers for future projects, with particular focus on people directly impacted by the carceral system.
• Select topics and develop content.
• Schedule and manage the activities of outside writers and other staff.
• Manage and lead the day-to-day work of the Assistant Editor and Communications role.
• Oversee the publication calendar and ensure articles in the editorial pipeline are ready by assigned dates; track work in ClickUp.
• Manage the process for author payments.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior