Avis de recrutement : Recrutement d’un(e) Rédacteur(trive) économique, Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Summary

The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) at the University of Chicago is seeking a skilled writer with a background in economics to amplify the research and expertise of UChicago economists. A successful candidate will have experience writing about economics and/or public policy, with economics coursework a bonus, and will also have experience in social media or digital journalism.

Responsibilities :

  • Works with the Senior Economics Writer and Editor to produce Economic Findings and Research Briefs.
  • Leads BFI’s presence on Twitter, Facebook, and potentially other platforms:
    • Amplify new working papers;
    • Link existing working papers with current news events;
    • Monitor social media channels to align BFI content with relevant discussions;
    • Build creative social media content.
  • Provides writing and editing support for other BFI content, including website and numerous collateral projects.
  • Determines, researches, verifies, writes, and edits publications, which often includes technical/scientific material for manuals or journals.
  • Uses broad knowledge of writing to write
  • in-depth pieces relating to specialized field (e.g. scientific writing).
  • Designs and plans communications strategies.
  • Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • BA in journalism, communications or a related field.

Experience:

  • 5-10 years of writing experience, including in the field(s) of economics and public policy.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Understanding of basic economic concepts, with economics coursework a bonus;
  • 3+ years of experience in social media or digital journalism, including an understanding of mainstream and emerging social channels.

Preferred Competencies :

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with fluency in the English language, including verbal and written communication with both internal and external contacts;
  • Excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills with the ability to take complex information and transform it into the easy-to-understand copy;
  • Strong research, organizational, and learning skills;
  • The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize, and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
  • Must be self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work independently or as an active member of a team, including taking direction from BFI leadership.

Application Documents :

  • Resume/CV (required);
  • Cover Letter (required);
  • Three Professional References (required).

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

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