Location : This position will be based in Houston, Texas at Rice University and be eligible for a flexible work schedule.

Special Instructions to Applicants : All interested applicants must attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application in a PDF format . Please note that the applicant tracking system does not convert attachments in Word format successfully.

Position Summary

The Baker Institute Managing Editor is responsible for the publication of a digital and print content on a wide variety of public policy topics from institute researchers and affiliated experts. Reporting to the institute’s Director of Communications, the Managing Editor works collaboratively with the institute’s research and administrative staff to develop high-level creative content for a general audience raising awareness of the institute’s research and impact. The position also manages editorial staff and serves as the primary point of contact for the editing team on digital and print materials including the institute’s website and social media accounts, policy reports and other substantive research publications, event materials, newsletters, annual reports, and marketing materials.

Ideal candidates will have experience producing high quality content in an academic or news-room setting.

Founded in 1993, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy has established itself as one of the premier nonpartisan public policy think tanks in the country. As an integral part of Rice University, the Baker Institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of its fellows, scholars, Rice faculty scholars and staff.

Proposed Hiring Range: The intended hiring range for the position is $75,000-$80,000 and will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of related professional editorial, publication management and editorial formatting experience
• Skills required
  • Expert writing, proofreading and editing skills with a strong knowledge of AP Style.
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies within an organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Essential Functions

• Manage and support the timely development and publication of Baker Institute research, event and promotional content in digital and/or print formats.
• Supervise the institute’s editing team to ensure all materials meet the highest standards of accuracy, style, and readability.
• Collaborate with Baker Institute researchers and affiliated experts as well as the institute’s communications, development, and events team to maintain editorial standards, set publication priorities and implement content strategy as determined by the institute’s director of communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Supervise and train editorial interns and other content editors within the institute’s research centers and programs.

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, or a related field.
• Previous experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts to produce written content on complex and/or controversial topics.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style

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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Faculty and staff are expected (but not required) to have completed a full vaccination series for COVID-19 (currently defined as full course COVID-19 Vaccine (typically two shots of a WHO-approved COVID-19 Vaccine or one J&J) and a COVID-19 booster. Rice does not require documentation for COVID 19 vaccination at this time for faculty and staff. More information can be found here: https://coronavirus.rice.edu/policies

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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