Summary
The Illinois Policy Institute, a premier state-based, free-market think tank, is seeking an editor to ensure timely production of high-quality policy articles and other content. The role will support original research and deliver perspectives from the state’s strongest taxpayer advocate by ensuring content is succinct, consumable, accurate and conforms to Associated Press style.
The editor will work as a crucial part of the marketing and communications team in the successful execution of issue campaigns, policy reports, investigations, fundraising materials and more.
This position is based in Chicago.
For information about the institute, visit http://www.illinoispolicy.org.
The editor will:
- Lead as a content editor, ensuring all Illinois Policy Institute materials are easily understood and engaging
- Serve as primary copy editor, ensuring all reports, articles and other content conform to AP and organizational style
- Ensure timely delivery of all content
- Train and coach policy writers and team members on best practices for editing, writing and drafting headlines
- Guide the editorial and policy teams in communicating ideas effectively
- Assign and facilitate production of development materials and investigative research
- Regularly produce original writing and research
- Supervise junior writers
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent AP Style skills
- Strong writing skills
- Project management expertise
- Experience with manipulating and explaining large data sets
- Curiosity about or interest in developing knowledge of state and local policy in Illinois
Salary:
Range of $65,000 to $90,000 base salary, commensurate with experience. Eligible for performance-based bonus on top of base salary. Compensation package includes health (medical and dental plans with employer-paid share), 401(k), flexible spending benefits, and vacation and sick days.
Location:
The editor will work in our Chicago office. The Illinois Policy Institute has a hybrid work policy where employees can work from home up to two days each week.
To apply:
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials:
- Résumé
- Cover letter detailing:
- Your interest in this position
- Why the mission of Illinois Policy Institute resonates with you
- Your salary requirements
- Writing sample
Applications should be submitted via the Illinois Policy application link here.
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.