Editor - Spring 2027

Term: January 30, 2027 – May 29, 2027. Location: Remote, United States. Time commitment: Part-time, approximately 3–5 hours per week. Compensation: $150 monthly stipend. Posted: October 22, 2027.

About the organization

Babel Institute is an independent, nonpartisan public policy think tank dedicated to advancing practical policy solutions to the political, economic, and social challenges facing young people around the world. Our Regional Studies Program, which covers the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Africa, conducts research and analysis on policy issues affecting youth in their respective regions.

About the role

Join Babel Institute’s Editorial team this summer to support the review, editing, and publication of written outputs across our regional programs. Editors will review drafts, provide editorial feedback, and help prepare pieces for publication. The role is designed for individuals with strong writing, editing, and communication skills who can help improve the clarity, structure, and overall quality of submitted work. Editors will work with pieces submitted by fellows, scholars, and contributors across Babel Institute’s regional programs.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit and proofread articles, op-eds, essays, and policy briefs before publication.
• Fact-check drafts and verify names, dates, quotations, and other factual references.
• Review submissions for compliance with the think tank’s editorial standards.
• Provide editorial feedback and recommend revisions on draft submissions.
• Prepare edited drafts for publication.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• GPA of 3.4 or higher preferred.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Prior experience in editing, publishing, or journalism is preferred but not required.

Pay

Editors will receive a fixed stipend of $150 per month for the duration of the term. Additional stipend support may be provided if more funding becomes available. This is not an hourly wage position.

Schedule

Editors should expect to dedicate approximately 3 to 5 hours per week to editing assigned pieces. Work is completed on a flexible schedule, with deadlines set based on the publication timeline.

Benefits

• Gain experience copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking material before publication.
• Apply editorial standards to draft submissions.
• Participate in policy discussions and learning activities alongside Regional Studies fellows.