Research Editor

About the role

Seeking a talented, mission-driven editor with a passion for economics, public service, and effective storytelling to join our Research Editorial Team. You will edit written content—including published scholarly articles, research periodicals, e-newsletters, and speeches—to help inform and educate nontechnical audiences.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in English, journalism, economics, or related communications field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 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: Eligible employees and their dependents receive 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: Eligible employees and their dependents receive 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: Eligible employees receive 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: 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.