Editorial Specialist

Pew Research Center • Washington, DC

5d • $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Editorial Specialist is part of the Short Reads team at Pew Research Center ( the organization’s data journalism blog ) and assists with copy editing, proofreading , number - checking, fact- checking and quality control in a data-driven environment . The role includes copy editing and ch ecking digital content including blog posts , research reports , newsletters, graphics and social media posts , with occasional opportunities for original research and writing. The Editorial Specialist work s closely with researchers, writers , editors, graphic artists, web producers and communications and social media staff to improve publications across research areas within the Center. This position reports to the Associate Director, Short Reads.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree , plus 3 years of relevant experience , preferably in data j ournalism, research, c ommunications or related field
• Familiarity with copy editing and proofreading
• Experienced proficiency with current Associated Press style
• Experience with fact-checking and/or checking numbers and calculations
• Experience working with numbers and data trends; familiarity with data journalism concepts a plus
• Experience demonstrating news judgment
• Basic copy editing, proofreading and writing skills
• Ability to edit work in the Center’s neutral, nonpartisan voice and style
• Awareness of language trends in sensitive topics such as gender and race
• Attention to detail and accuracy, both in presenting numbers and in language
• Ability to work independently to meet daily deadlines and turn around production of new content quickly
• Ability to work in fast-paced collaborative environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel , as well as Associated Press style
• Experience using statistical software such as SPSS or R strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for copy editing publications including blog posts, reports, graphics, newsletters and social media posts
• Ensures that all published materials meet the highest standards for spelling, grammar, style, clarity, accuracy and appropriateness
• Looks for inconsistencies of thought, development or organization
• Confers with authors regarding direction, tone and language
• Helps coordinate the flow of copy through the editorial process
• Regularly serves as a number - checker, verifying the accuracy of publications using internal and external data sources
• Contributes original research or writing for editorial projects as needed

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• A 37.5-hour workweek.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework a portion of each week, with an additional four telework “flex weeks” each year for most staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees