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Research Editor

StefaniniChicago, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Research Editor role offers a fantastic opportunity to hone your editing skills on impactful content that informs and educates, while contributing to a reputable organization's mission. You'll thrive here if you have a passion for economics and clear communication, enjoy collaborating to produce high-quality work, and are eager to leverage emerging AI tools for efficiency.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Stefanini Group is hiring!Stefanini is looking for Research Editor in Chicago, IL (Hybrid)For quick apply, please contact Rahul Kumar; Ph: 248 936 W2 Candidates Only! Hybrid position (4 days onsite & 1 remote) The client is 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 and to grow the impact and reputation of the client. 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. This job has no direct reports.

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 client's public-facing website. Edit written projects that explain and amplify the client's 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 themRecord editorial projects (logging key bibliographical details) in a tracking systemThe level of work is considered advanced, and staff work under general supervision. #LI-RK1#LI-HYBRID

Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or work equivalent in English, journalism, economics, or related communications field4+ years of relevant experienceSubstantive 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 processesFamiliarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering techniquesFamiliarity with submitting materials into a web content management system and reviewing content converted into HTMLExcellent writing and communications skills with a strong understanding of editorial processesExcellent editing skills and attention to detailDemonstrated ability to convey complex subject matter in an understandable and interesting styleUnderstanding of and keen interest in economics, community development, and financial servicesAbility to collaborate effectively and thrive in a team environmentAbility to juggle multiple, simultaneous projects and to meet deadlines consistentlyPassion for learning, including demonstrated curiosity and resourcefulness Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees.

Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

About Stefanini Group:The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company

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