Senior English Editor

Overall Objective

As a Senior English Editor at ECSSR, you will be instrumental in maintaining our high editorial standards, across all ECSSR publications and materials, ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with our editorial standards. You will be as comfortable editing a press release, video script and social media post, as an in-depth research report or full-length book. The role involves close collaboration with researchers, translators, and Arabic editors to create high-quality materials that resonate with our audience and advance our mission. Suitable candidates will be proactive, critical thinkers, with a passion for publications and the written word, keen to apply outstanding editing skills to a broad spectrum of knowledge disciplines. The ideal candidate will also have a strong interest in geopolitical issues and its various intersecting fields, bringing energy and a wealth of fresh ideas to the role.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Politics, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience (eight years and above) as an editor, ideally within a research or publishing environment.

Exceptional command of the English language, with a strong grasp of grammar, punctuation, and stylistic nuances.

Familiarity with academic and research writing conventions.

Excellent attention to detail and an eye for consistency.

Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and adhere to deadlines.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

In-depth knowledge or interest in regional geopolitics would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

Editing and Proofreading: Meticulously review and edit articles, reports and books for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and adherence to style guidelines.

Content Quality: Ensure the accuracy of facts, data, and citations, upholding the highest standards of research integrity.

Clarity and Coherence: Enhance the clarity, coherence and flow of all content, making complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Style Consistency: Maintain consistency in writing style, formatting, and citation practices across all publications.

Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with researchers, writers, and designers to produce visually compelling and well-structured content.

Deadline Management: Manage multiple projects efficiently while meeting set deadlines.

Research Support: Provide research assistance, which includes fact-checking, source validation and ensuring correct referencing.

Research Community Outreach: Maintain strong relationships with authors, researchers and experts through their interactions with the Center.