Editorial Assistant

Location : London
Contract : Permanent
Hours : Full time
The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the world’s leading think tank examining geopolitical and geo-economic risk from an international perspective, with a specialist expertise in risks with a national security dimension. The IISS has offices in London, Berlin, Singapore, Manama and Washington DC.
The Institute is seeking to appoint an Editorial Assistant to work within the Editorial Services Team at its central London headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the publication of the IISS’s bimonthly journal, Survival: Global Politics and Strategy , through a range of editorial, research and administrative tasks.
• Fact-checking, copy-editing and proofreading Survival and other IISS publications to House Style (including text, maps and graphics).
• Acting as graphics coordinator on IISS publications as required.
• Administrative support for the Head of Editorial Services and the Editorial Services Team as required.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (minimum).
• Previous experience editing and proofreading publications or online content (essential).
• Demonstrably keen eye for detail (essential).
• Keen to progress a career in publishing.
• Happy working with data and numbers.
• 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 .

Application:

Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” blue button above and follow the instructions to submit two documents:

• a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to the role.
• a full Curriculum Vitae with the names and contact details (email and telephone) of two potential referees, where as a minimum one is a present or former employer.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 3 November 2024 .
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we will be unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Due to the volume of expected applications, only those selected for interview will be contacted. As part of the interview process there will be a short editing test.
The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.

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