Job detail for Editorial Associate

The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs(ESIA) is one of the world’s leading schools of international affairs. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.

Hosted by ESIA, The Washington Quarterly (TWQ) is a global security policy journal that provides diverse perspectives on strategic changes, trends, and relations around the world along with their public policy implications.

TWQ is seeking an Editorial Associate to assist with the editing and publication process for the journal. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the main include the following:

• Edit and proofread manuscripts while ensuring consistency with the George Washington University’s editorial guidelines and the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Support the publisher and Editor-in-Chief to produce the online and print publication.
• Work with members of the university finance & accounting team and public affairs to submit expense reports, issue honoraria payments to authors, market the issue to GW faculty and students, and participate in university events.
• Create simple graphics for the journal’s cover and website using Adobe InDesign.
• Manage TWQ’s website on GW Blogs (WordPress). Manage TWQ’s social media accounts, including X and Facebook, and email marketing.

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position. This is a part-time, hybrid position with some days in-person and some days remote.