Senior Editor and Director of Publications

Job Description

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Description
The Charlotte Lozier Institute is the 501(c)(3) research and education institute of the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, an organization dedicated to electing candidates and pursuing policies that will reduce and ultimately end abortion. CLI has already established itself as the go-to source for accurate and timely research and information on life issues. With a current network of more than 70 Associate Scholars from a variety of disciplines, CLI provides pro-life groups and policy makers research-based information of the highest quality on issues including abortion, women's health, prenatal diagnosis and treatment for the unborn, perinatal hospice, abortion reporting, sex-selection abortion, stem cell research and medicine, and health care policy.

The Senior Editor and Director of Publications (SEDP) is responsible for editing and approval of internal and external CLI publications on topics in science and statistics. The SEDP is responsible for tracking documents as they move through every stage of approval from assignment, to review, to decisions to publish. This work may include peer-reviewed articles, research papers, articles for the CLI family of websites, expert testimonies, opinion pieces, fact sheets, and other publications, whether online or print materials. The SEDP oversees quality control to ensure that CLI publications are fully sourced and consistent with the organization's mission and tone. The SEDP is also responsible for creating commentary/articles, when needed, based upon relevant research in response to the external environment.

This is a full-time position that reports directly to the executive director of CLI.

Essential Functions:

Have subject matter familiarity with a variety of life/bioethics issues and the key texts and materials that relate to policy analysis of these issues;
Have strong editorial skills, apply and enforce CLI standards style guide;
Be able to direct web editors and research assistants engaged in editorial functions for CLI websites and designated publishing projects;
Have in-depth knowledge of select issues that are part of the core CLI mission, including one or more of the following: abortion, stem cell research, pregnancy centers and other alternative services, adoption, reporting laws, statistics, and health care policy;
Have demonstrated ability to analyze policy processes and entities involved in these processes;
Possess the ability to write and present research and policy analysis for external audiences in the form of commentary, op-eds, or articles.
Be familiar with research tools of all kinds, including the internet, databases, specialized archives, university-based collections, specialized institutions, government agencies and other resources relating to CLI areas of interest;
Be able to analyze research reports, assess the quality of research studies, identify, and discuss basic issues and problems in research approaches, especially regarding proposals scholars and others present to CLI;
Be willing and able to work with others in a cooperative environment to secure access to research information and share ideas for improving research;
Be able to assess the relevance of research studies and other materials to the work of the Institute;
Be well-organized in managing publications workflow and processes within and between related nonprofit organizations;
Be familiar with the requirements applicable to nonprofits in terms of exempt activity and general requirements for fundraising, accounting, and reporting;
Possess the ability to schedule and guide a variety of projects simultaneously and assess priorities for action and follow-up;
Be familiar with the Employee Handbook, common office procedures, and all internal policies relevant to ensuring the smooth running of CLI and its major subprojects;
Participate in all key meetings of CLI, including policy discussions, research planning, offsites, the weekly tactical and executive check-in meetings;
Editing blogs, editorials, and other material, as assigned;
Communicating with CLI Associate Scholars, writers, and other allied personnel;
Overseeing organization of CLI publications, fact sheets, data, and information documents;
Occasionally procure research materials, books, supplies and other work materials for the Institute, as needed.
Requirements
Master's degree or higher in public policy, bioethics, science, sociology or similar.
High-quality editing and writing skills.
Minimum of five years' experience in nonprofit administration and organization. (Previous supervisory experience a plus)
Facility with web management or editing via WordPress or similar.
Ability to work with other professionals in a team environment to achieve consensus goals and improve systems among related organizations. Highly organized and attentive to deadlines.
Familiarity with editorial standards and requirements for various modes of Institute communications.
Experience working with outside scholars/experts on academic research and projects.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position supervises Deputy Editor and Senior Research Associate and occasional outside contract editors.

Position Type/Expected Hours
40 hours per week. Weekend and overnight work is not expected.

Travel
Occasional travel may be required for this position up to 5% of the time.

Benefits
Charlotte Lozier Institute offers a comprehensive benefit portfolio including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K plan with employer match, life insurance policy, short-term and long-term disability coverage, free onsite parking, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Corporate Culture
The person who fills this position should model our core values of being sacrificial, ambitious, scrappy, and an excellent team-player. Our employees are experts in their fields, hard workers, and are incredibly dedicated to ending abortion. They are team-oriented with a sacrificial mindset to help one another in our shared mission. We leverage every available opportunity to make advances for the unborn and their mothers.

EEO Statement
Charlotte Lozier Institute is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all our employment programs and decisions. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any protected class under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is against the law. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions-in-force, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

About the Employer

SBA List's mission is to end abortion by electing national leaders and advocating for laws that save lives, with a special calling to promote pro-life women leaders.