The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) seeks a full-time, in-person editorial associate or editor in the Editing Services department. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible. The exact title will reflect the candidate’s experience and skill level.

AEI’s Editing Services department works with scholars, authors, and staff to help communicate ideas with maximum clarity and impact. This position will be responsible for editing and coordinating the production of reports, books, and other research projects for all research departments. In addition, this person will edit website copy, newsletters, event materials, scholar biographies, and press releases. The new editor’s portfolio will include materials of varying lengths, styles, and subjects, ranging from short, informal promotional materials to full-length books.

This position requires exceptional editing and writing skills, including mastery of English grammar and the Chicago Manual of Style, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational and communication skills. Two to five years of professional editing experience is required, and an interest in and familiarity with public policy are strongly preferred.

Qualified applicants should submit an online application to www.aei.org/jobs, complete with a résumé, a cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

• Edit, copyedit, and proofread research reports and AEI Press books covering a variety of public policy areas—including economics, education, foreign and defense policy, healthcare, poverty studies, public opinion, technology policy, and constitutional issues—to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with AEI style and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Manage the publication process for books and reports, and coordinate with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Work directly with authors, scholars, research assistants, designers, and other team members to ensure the quality of projects and meet deadlines.
• Edit graphics and tables and work with designers to make sure visuals are clear and accurate.
• Edit promotional and other public-facing materials—including event materials, newsletters, website copy, scholar biographies, infographics, and blog posts—to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with AEI style.
• Manage competing deadlines, balancing urgent requests with long-term projects.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the operations of the Editing Services department and AEI Press.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions at AEI

• The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close-up vision for computer work.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
• Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position.

• Required Qualifications
  • A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or a related field
  • Exceptional editing and writing skills, including mastery of English grammar
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with authors
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Editorial Associate: 2–4 years of previous applicable full-time work experience
  • Editor: 5+ years of previous applicable full-time work experience
• Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in or experience with public policy
  • Familiarity with WordPress, InDesign, and Salesforce
  • Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook and Bluebook

Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/.

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities, a candidate’s applicable full-time work experience, key skills and qualifications, and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $58,000–$65,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.