The International Peace Institute is an independent, international not-for-profit think tank with a staff representing more than 20 nationalities, located in New York across from United Nations headquarters. IPI is dedicated to promoting the prevention and resolution of conflicts between and within states by strengthening international peace and security institutions. To achieve its purpose, IPI employs a mix of policy research, convening, publishing and outreach. The Global Observatory provides timely analysis on trends and issues related to global security.
The role
IPI is seeking an Associate Editor who will serve as Head of the Global Observatory, IPI’s analysis website. S/he will ensure a consistent stream of articles from expert contributors and help to create a high-quality publication with timely, informative, and visually appealing content. The position will report to IPI’s Director of Web & Multimedia and Web Editor.
Key roles and responsibilities
- Research topics for GO posts and identify potential authors, send pitch emails, and manage pitch correspondences
- Manage internal review of articles and set publishing schedule
- Manage publishing of pieces and photos through content management system
- Write regular GO posts, including monthly Key Events
- Coordinate logistics of and conduct GO interviews
- Prepare suggested social media content for GO posts
- Manage general correspondences, track edits, and copyedit and proofread posts
- Track documents related to photos, topics and authors, and assist with issues related to GO subscribers and the GO email blast
- Perform related administrative tasks, including expense requests for payment of authors and service providers
- Copyedit and proofread other IPI web content as required
- Additional responsibilities can be determined by evolving IPI’s priorities, as assigned by supervisor and the President
Experience and skills
- 3-5 years minimum editing experience, preferably in international affairs
- BA or MA in the humanities (especially English or Journalism) or social sciences (especially international affairs).
- Outstanding command of English, particularly in writing and editing.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and an extraordinary attention to detail.
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international affairs.
- Knowledge of web environments.