Editor (Remote Eligible)

Position Description:

About Mathematica:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

About the opportunity:

Mathematica's communication team is searching for an Editor that will work closely with our Editorial Services staff to coordinate the editing of a wide variety of publications for our clients.

Core Responsibilities:

• Edit reports, proposals, web copy, and other materials for clarity, grammar, spelling, usage, punctuation, syntax, consistency, and adherence to company style.
• Maintain the editorial schedule and monitor the flow of materials between authors, editors, and production staff. Help ensure that documents meet corporate quality standards and client specifications and are produced on time and within budget.
• Act as a focal point for management of document editing.
• Help supervisor ensure consistency of editorial procedures.
• Help maintain and update company style guide.
• Keep abreast of new technology and identify and implement ways to improve the editorial process.
• Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Functional Knowledge (Preferred):

• Strong editorial skills, including knowledge of grammar, spelling, usage, punctuation, and syntax.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to oversee development of documents from the manuscript stage to the final product, including copy-editing, proofreading, preparation of graphics, formatting, and final inspection before delivery.
• Ability to deal with others tactfully and diplomatically; strong problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with editorial style manuals (such as the Chicago Manual of Style, APA Publication Manual, or Federal Plain Language guidelines) is helpful.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment, often handling competing priorities under deadline pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with public policy a plus.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of general editorial or publishing experience, including two years of editing, proofreading, and copy-editing experience in a corporate setting, or related publishing experience.
• A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at the computer for long periods of time. Specific abilities required by this job include typing on a keyboard and viewing a computer monitor 90% of the day on average.

The employee is frequently required to attend meetings, both inter-office and cross-office, via phone or video conference. Specific abilities required by this job include comprehending material communicated orally and visually.

The physical requirements here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The submission of two (2) or more original writing samples (not protected by non-disclosure agreements or proprietary guidelines) is a required part of the application process. Only applications that are received with two (2) or more writing samples will be considered.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $60,000 - $85,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Available locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Remote Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.