Associate Editor in Washington, DC, USA

Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well being of people around the world. Since 1971, we have assisted governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary

Futures Group is recruiting an Associate Editor to provide editing, writing, and production assistance as an integral member of a Knowledge Management and Quality Assurance team. The position will focus on supporting a variety of project publications, including technical reports, briefs, presentations, brochures, and manuals, as well as internal administrative reports and communication materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading support for project-related technical, communication, and administrative materials
• Provide writing support, including for new and already drafted publications
• Provide formatting and design support for project-related materials, including PowerPoint presentations and posters
• Facilitate coordination with outside vendors (editors, translators, graphic designers, printers, etc.)
• Provide ad hoc research assistance as inputs to project publications
• Help to maintain and keep up-to-date the project intranet and website

Skills Required

• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of style manuals, such as Chicago, GPO, and AP
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, including MS Word, Excel, and PPT
• Proficiency with desktop publishing a plus
• Familiarity with intranet and website content management
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
• Interest in international development, especially health issues, including in family planning and HIV

Minimum Education or Experience

• BA or MA in English, communications, or related field; editorial certification required
• Minimum 3 years experience in publications editing and production
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Working proficiency in additional languages, particularly French, Arabic, and Spanish a plus

  Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

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