Editor - Contractor

Centre for Information Resilience

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Centre for Information Resilience (CIR) is an independent organisation dedicated to exposing human rights violations, disinformation and harms against women and minorities. We achieve this through open source research, digital investigations, capacity-building with local partners, and collaboration with media to amplify our impact. CIR was born out of a determination to expose those spreading harm – online and offline – around the world, particularly in areas of violent conflict, such as Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sudan and Ukraine. Our projects are at the forefront of efforts to investigate and document human rights abuses, war crimes, and harms against women and minorities. We work closely with multilateral and national justice accountability bodies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree. English, Journalism, Communications or a related field preferred but not essential, other specialisms will also be considered.
Must have experience in writing, editing and proofreading complex publications and research reports.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering high-quality results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with document formatting and design software (e.g., Adobe InDesign).
Strong understanding of style guides (e.g., AP).
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and project requirements.
Ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, including investigators and team members, remotely, to ensure smooth process from draft to publication.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex editorial tasks.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.
Familiarity with publication guidelines and standards programme management.

Responsibilities

Provide substantive editing and proofreading for a variety of materials, including complex public reports, research documents and presentations.
Restructure and rewrite content as necessary to improve readability.
Ensure correct spelling, grammar and syntax, maintaining the authors' writing style.
Maintain consistent style and format throughout documents.
Eliminate repetition and inconsistencies.
Ensure appropriate positioning and numbering of boxes, figures and tables.
Ensure complete and consistent footnotes, sources and references.
Review annexes thoroughly to highlight incomplete areas and ensure consistency.
Prepare a complete table of contents and acronym list for each document.
Proofread designed layout files to ensure they are print-ready.
Work with the projects' leadership team to ensure deadlines are met.
Support content and workflow management by coordinating with investigators and team members.
Maintain an updated database of sources, references and relevant literature.
Ensure adherence to CIR project guidelines and standards.