KAP 2026-2027 - Editorial Associate - Foundation for Economic Education

Stand Together • Atlanta, GA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

FEE seeks a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Editorial Associate to join our editorial team. This entry-level position offers a great opportunity for someone passionate about publishing, writing, and content creation to begin their career in the editorial field. The Editorial Associate will support our editorial operations while gaining valuable experience in manuscript development, content management, and publishing processes. This position reports to the Editorial Director and is ideally based in-person at our Atlanta office. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Economics, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors.
• Basic understanding of grammar, style, and publishing standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or coursework in publishing, journalism, or editorial work.
• Familiarity with content management systems and basic HTML.
• Experience with research databases and fact-checking tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist editors with manuscript review and basic copyediting tasks.
• Conduct fact-checking and research to verify information accuracy.
• Track manuscript progress through various stages of the editorial process.
• Prepare editorial reports and status updates for senior staff.
• Help coordinate author communications and manage correspondence.
• Research potential topics, trends, and market opportunities.
• Support acquisition efforts by researching authors and proposals.
• Help maintain editorial calendars and content schedules.
• Assist with basic website content updates.
• Support social media content creation related to published works.
• Help manage digital asset libraries and content databases.

What This Job Offers

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