Manager, Research Operations

POLITICO•Arlington, VA

1d•Remote

About The Position

POLITICO is seeking a Manager of Research Operations to provide editorial and operations support and oversight for its regulatory intelligence and information services product, AgencyIQ. AgencyIQ has become the premier source of regulatory intelligence and analysis for professionals working in the life sciences, chemicals, and food industries. The Research Operations Manager will be primarily tasked with substantive editing and fact checking the work of a team of analysts specializing in the regulation of different areas in the U.S. and EU, ensuring adherence to AgencyIQ’s quality standards and style. The position will additionally provide some support for life sciences content, covering regulated pharmaceutical and medical device products in the U.S. and EU. Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, the Research Operations Manager will help implement a robust editorial and operations framework with a team that is quickly adding staff.

Requirements

Prior experience (3-5 years combined) of writing and editorial experience, with at least 2 years of editing experience in the trade press, or for a relevant consultancy or similar industry
Some familiarity with the food, chemicals, and/or life sciences industries
An understanding of how regulation and legislation impacts industry stakeholders, with an ability to parse complex source documents and polish articles for clarity and business impact
High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Highly organized and enjoy building out and maintaining systems to help keep our team organized
Comfortable working in AP style, or have experience working within another accepted style (e.g., Chicago, AMA, APA)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in food, chemicals, or life sciences industries

Responsibilities

Daily copy and substantive editing of written products from AgencyIQ research analysts, to include fact-checking and ensuring consistent style and tone across AgencyIQ products
Posting content online, as well as updating existing evergreen content and adding news updates as needed
Managing assignment calendars and trackers
Supporting the preparation and sending of newsletters
Developing and maintaining trackers and data visualizations for legislation, guidance documents, events, and key policy areas
Assisting with preparation and execution of webinars
Helping to maintain the AgencyIQ Style Guide
Building an online repository of shared resources
Occasional writing assignments, with opportunities to pursue “passion projects.”