Assistant Director of Publications - External Relations
Department : External Relations
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Location : Washington, DC
ID : 1550-233
Type : Full-Time / Regular
JOB SUMMARY :
At CSIS, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented groups.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity.
Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of approximately 250 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.
The assistant director of publications plays a leading role in advancing CSIS’s publications process as part of the External Relations Department.
This position supports a critical aspect of the Center’s work, working closely with a team of in-house editors and graphic designers, the vice president of communications, and external copyeditors to support all aspects of publication processes, particularly long-form publications such as policy reports, briefs, and white papers.
Additional core responsibilities include providing project management, editing, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Copyediting written works, including :
- Playing a senior role editing and managing CSIS’s long-form written analysis portfolio on a range of issues in international affairs and national security.
- Assisting with editing short-form, commentary-style analyses, as needed.
- Reviewing publications prior to and following posting on the CSIS website to ensure CSIS style and standards are met.
- Implementing day-to-day coordination of publications and publication systems / processes, including :
- Tracking CSIS publications and related databases.
- Serving as a primary liaison with CSIS program staff and coordinating with publishers, freelancers, vendors, graphic designers, and the CSIS website management team.
- Reviewing publication postings on the CSIS website per best practice and established standards in collaboration with the CSIS website management team.
- Assisting in administrative tasks, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and accounting.
- Other duties and projects as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE :
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in publishing or a related field with emphasis on copyediting and training in Chicago Manual of Style.
- Digital publications experience and familiarity with print publication processes.
- Familiarity with international affairs and national security issues preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with creative, web, and / or digital technologies a plus and openness to adapting to new technologies.
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS :
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee working in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.
OUR BENEFITS :
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 403(b) for retirement planning
- Tuition Assistance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Military Leave
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Sick leave
- Vacation leave
HOW TO APPLY :
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and a writing sample at http : / / csis.org / careers.
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