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Job Description:

• Seeking a talented, mission-driven editor with a passion for economics, public service, and effective storytelling to join our Research Editorial Team.

• You will be responsible for editing written content including published scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, and speeches to help inform and educate nontechnical audiences

• Copyedit and proofread all Economic Research periodicals.

• Perform substantive copyediting of research publications and manuscripts submitted by economists to internal publications.

• Edit written content for the Bank's public-facing website.

• Edit written projects that explain and amplify the work, which may involve working closely with researchers to translate complex economic and policy subjects.

• Communicate with authors about editorial processes and timelines.

• Edit and cross-check bibliographies, tables, figures, and other special elements (ads, indexes, etc.) in publications.

• Utilize emerging AI tools to improve editorial workflows and efficiency.

• Review publications converted into HTML by a web production team and communicate changes effectively to them

• Record editorial projects (logging key bibliographical details) in a tracking system

• The level of work is considered advanced, and staff work under general supervision.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in English, journalism, economics, or related communications field

• 3-4+ years of relevant experience

• Academic department experience strongly preferred, especially academic copy editing.

• Substantive experience content editing, copyediting technical material, proofreading, reviewing page layouts and designs using Chicago Manual of Style or similar guidelines, and shepherding written work through internal review processes

• Familiarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering techniques

• Familiarity with submitting materials into a web content management system and reviewing content converted into HTML

• Excellent writing and communications skills with a strong understanding of editorial processes

• Excellent editing skills and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to convey complex subject matter in an understandable and interesting style

• Understanding of and keen interest in economics, community development, and financial services

• Ability to collaborate effectively and thrive in a team environment

• Ability to juggle multiple, simultaneous projects and to meet deadlines consistently

• Passion for learning, including demonstrated curiosity and resourcefulness

• The ideal candidate will be a fast learner with attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to produce high-quality work.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities