Assistant Editor

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a defence and security think tank that has a deep understanding of regional geopolitics and geo-economics in a global context. Its international researchers provide best-in-class independent and impartial analysis and provide insights on strategic challenges and priorities to governments and the private sector. It is expert at bringing together national leaders and senior policymakers in foreign policy, defence and security; promoting dialogue; and facilitating effective and influential bilateral and multilateral consultations.

The Institute is seeking to appoint an Assistant Editor to contribute to the work of the Editorial Services team. This role reports to an Associate Editor.

Responsibilities

• Fact-checking, copy-editing and proofreading IISS publications, to IISS House Style (including text, maps and infographics).
• Project-managing IISS publications, including Adelphi books, and research papers for print and digital formats.
• Copy-editing and proofreading IISS newsletters and other Institute communications, to IISS House Style.
• Participating as necessary in product development and sales and marketing discussions for IISS publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience (essential).
• Demonstrable ability to copy-edit and proofread in English and a sharp eye for detail (essential).
• Previous demonstrable experience in editorial project management (essential).
• Basic experience of relationship management (essential).
• An understanding of international affairs or global military issues (advantageous).

Remuneration

The IISS provides a full employment package. The benefits package at the institute includes life assurance, private medical insurance, health cashback plan, season ticket loan, cycle scheme and contributory pension scheme. More information about the IISS can be found at .