Editorial Specialist

Pew Research Center

7d • $73,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research in the areas of U.S. politics and policy; news habits and media; internet and technology; religion; race and ethnicity; international affairs; social, demographic and economic trends; science; research methodology and data science; and immigration and migration. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pew Research Center's work is carried out by a staff of about 180. Position Summary 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 checking digital content including blog posts, research reports, newsletters, graphics and social media posts, with occasional opportunities for original research and writing. The Editorial Specialist works 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 required, plus 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in data journalism, research, communications or related field
• Familiarity with copy editing and proofreading
• Experienced proficiency with current Associated Press style required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with numbers and data trends; familiarity with data journalism concepts a plus
• 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