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Sr Research Editor

Myticas Consulting · myticas.com
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Research editing.

Banking

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Found
5 d ago · posted 2026-08-10
Location
Chicago

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One of our Banking clients 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. Your 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 Bank's public-facing 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. • 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 them • Record editorial projects (logging key bibliographical details) in a tracking system • The level of work is considered advanced, and staff work under general supervision. Responsibilities: • 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 • Familiarity with AI research tools and prompt engineering techniques • Familiarity with submitting materials into a web content management system and reviewing content converted into HTML • 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

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