Research Editor

Stefanini Group • Chicago, IL

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Stefanini Group is looking for a talented, mission-driven editor with a passion for economics, public service, and effective storytelling to join their Research Editorial Team. The role involves editing written content including published scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, and speeches to help inform and educate nontechnical audiences and to grow the impact and reputation of the client. The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to produce high-quality work. This job has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in English, journalism, economics, or related communications field
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Substantive experience content editing, copyediting technical material, proofreading, reviewing page layouts and designs using Chicago Manual of Style or similar guidelines, and shepherding written work through internal review processes
• Familiarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering techniques
• Familiarity with submitting materials into a web content management system and reviewing content converted into HTML
• Excellent writing and communications skills with a strong understanding of editorial processes
• Excellent editing skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to convey complex subject matter in an understandable and interesting style
• Understanding of and keen interest in economics, community development, and financial services
• Ability to collaborate effectively and thrive in a team environment
• Ability to juggle multiple, simultaneous projects and to meet deadlines consistently
• Passion for learning, including demonstrated curiosity and resourcefulness

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread all Economic Research periodicals.
• Perform substantive copyediting of research publications and manuscripts submitted by economists to internal publications.
• Edit written content for the client's public-facing website.
• Edit written projects that explain and amplify the client's work, which may involve working closely with researchers to translate complex economic and policy subjects.
• Communicate with authors about editorial processes and timelines.
• Edit and cross-check bibliographies, tables, figures, and other special elements (ads, indexes, etc.) in publications.
• Utilize emerging AI tools to improve editorial workflows and efficiency.
• Review publications converted into HTML by a web production team and communicate changes effectively to them.
• Record editorial projects (logging key bibliographical details) in a tracking system.

What This Job Offers

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