The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)3 grantmaking foundation that receives an annual Congressional appropriation in excess of $310 million and is governed by a private, bipartisan Board of Directors. This unusual arrangement positions NED to play a unique role as America’s leading foundation for freedom, empowering the institution to be nimble, innovative, and risk-taking in support of democratic activists, civil society organizations, independent media, and the NED family core institutes (the International Republican Institute, the National Democratic Institute, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center).

We seek a motivated, energetic, organized, and resourceful Associate Editor, Journal of Democracy who is a mission-oriented team player, and who would be excited to join a fast-paced JoD team. This position is based in Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:

The Associate Editor’s primary role will be to edit Journal of Democracy manuscripts for print and online, proofread Journal issues, and edit and proofread book manuscripts and special projects. Additionally, the Associate Editor will assist the Senior Editor with managing the Journal’s website; and handle various other editorial tasks.

Responsibilities:

Edit selected manuscripts for publication in the Journal of Democracy, resulting in fluently written, logically coherent, and factually correct articles that appeal to the general reader, scholars, specialists, and democratic practitioners.
Research background information as necessary to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of manuscripts.
Consult with manuscript authors to ensure a clear presentation of authored materials.
Participate in team proofreading of the Journal of Democracy.
Edit and proofread manuscripts for volumes in the Journal of Democracy book series.
Assist in managing the Journal’s website, including updates to promote new issues, maintaining article archives, and producing short news items and specialized web content.
Assist in the development of JoD email blasts and new content streams.
Coordinate with colleagues to develop and implement Journal promotion strategies.
Contribute to the shaping of editorial policies and practices.
Edit selected manuscripts for publication in the Journal of Democracy, resulting in fluently written, logically coherent, and factually correct articles that will appeal to the general reader, scholars, specialists, and democratic practitioners.
Research background information as necessary to ensure the accuracy and accessibility of manuscripts.
Consult with manuscript authors to ensure a clear presentation of authored materials.
Participate in team proofreading of the Journal.
Edit and proofread manuscripts for volumes in the Journal of Democracy book series.
Assist in the management of the Journal’s website, including updates to promote new issues, maintenance of article archives, and production of short news items and special web content.
Assist in the development of JoD email blasts and new content streams.
Coordinate with colleagues to develop and implement Journal promotion strategies.
Contribute to the shaping of editorial policies and practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or humanities; Master’s degree preferred.
2+ years’ of editorial experience preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Word required; knowledge of InDesign, WordPress, and HTML preferred.
Knowledge of international relations, political science, and current events.
Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
Knowledge of at least one foreign language is preferred.
A superior command of the English language, excellent writing, and editorial skills.
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Self-motivated concerning prioritizing and meeting critical project milestones and deadlines.
Able to work effectively with all levels of staff to build good working relationships.
Authorized to work in the United States.
This position is part of the NED Bargaining Unit.

To Apply:

Apply Online. Applications must include a cover letter, resume, desired salary, and contact information for three professional references, of which one should be a supervisor. Please, no phone call inquiries.

The NED is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics covered by applicable law. The NED is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for all qualified individuals and bases all employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business need. The NED believes that diversity and inclusion amongst our team members are critical to our success as an organization operating globally and seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.ned.org/careers or careers@ned.org.