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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Jan 17, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Research & Development
    Media & Journalism
  • Chicago
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 4+ years of editing experience, strong writing skills, an interest in economics, and the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively.
  • You will edit research publications, proofread periodicals, enhance web content, manage editorial processes, and collaborate with researchers to simplify complex subjects.

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.
  • 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.
  • This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in office.
  • As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
  • This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, as assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.

Responsibilities

  • Your Responsibilities:
  • Copyedit and proofread all Economic Research periodicals.
  • Perform substantive content editing of research publications and manuscripts submitted by economists to internal publications and external journals.
  • Edit written content for the Bank's website.
  • Edit written projects that explain and amplify the Chicago Fed’s work, which may involve working closely with researchers to translate complex economic and policy subjects.
  • Help develop and execute the Bank's content strategy, including building editorial calendars, advancing editorial processes, and supporting the production of other materials for the department.
  • Edit and cross-check bibliographies, tables, and figures and other special elements (ads, indexes, etc.) in publications.
  • The level of work is considered advanced, and staff work under general supervision.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Research Editor.

What organization is hiring for this position?

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is hiring for this position.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Research Editor?

The primary responsibilities include copyediting and proofreading Economic Research periodicals, performing substantive content editing of research publications, editing written content for the Bank's website, and helping to develop and execute the Bank's content strategy.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, economics, or a related communications field is required, along with 4+ years of relevant experience in editing and proofreading.

What skills are important for a candidate applying for this position?

Important skills include excellent writing and communication abilities, strong editing skills, attention to detail, and the ability to convey complex subject matter in an understandable manner.

Is there a specific salary range for this position?

Yes, the expected starting salary range for this position is between $94,300 and $111,500 annually, plus annual performance-based discretionary bonuses.

What type of work schedule is expected for this position?

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Are there any specific ethical compliance requirements for this job?

Yes, employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit owning securities of banks or savings associations and their affiliates.

Does this position have direct reports?

No, this job has no direct reports.

What opportunities for professional development does this position offer?

The position offers a continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.

What is the commitment to diversity and inclusion at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago?

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity and inclusion among employees as critical to the organization's success.

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Chicago Fed's success depends on the skills and talents of many people from different backgrounds.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1914
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We serve the public interest by fostering a strong economy and promoting financial stability. Operating with a head office in Chicago and a branch office in Detroit, we serve the Seventh Federal Reserve District, an economically diverse region that includes all of Iowa and most of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Our success depends on the skills and talents of many people from different backgrounds. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential.