Assistant Editor

International Institute for Strategic Studies; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent think tank in London is seeking an Assistant Editor to contribute to their Editorial Services team. The role involves fact-checking, copy-editing, and project-managing publications. Ideal candidates will have strong proofreading skills and an understanding of international affairs. The position offers a full employment package including life assurance and private medical insurance. Deadline for applications is 4 August 2025.

Benefits

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Health cashback plan

Season ticket loan

Cycle scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to copy-edit and proofread in English with attention to detail.
• Basic experience in relationship management.
• An understanding of international affairs or global military issues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Fact-checking, copy-editing and proofreading IISS publications.
• Project-managing IISS publications.
• Copy-editing newsletters and other communications.
• Participating in product development and sales discussions.

Skills

Copy-editing and proofreading

Relationship management

Understanding of international affairs

Job description

Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
Location: London

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a defence and security think tank that has a deep understanding of regional geopolitics and geo-economics in a global context. Its international researchers provide best-in-class independent and impartial analysis and provide insights on strategic challenges and priorities to governments and the private sector. It is expert at bringing together national leaders and senior policymakers in foreign policy, defence and security; promoting dialogue; and facilitating effective and influential bilateral and multilateral consultations.

The Institute is seeking to appoint an Assistant Editor to contribute to the work of the Editorial Services team. This role reports to an Associate Editor.

Responsibilities

• Fact-checking, copy-editing and proofreading IISS publications, to IISS House Style (including text, maps and infographics).
• Project-managing IISS publications, including Adelphi books, and research papers for print and digital formats.
• Copy-editing and proofreading IISS newsletters and other Institute communications, to IISS House Style.
• Participating as necessary in product development and sales and marketing discussions for IISS publications.

Requirements

• Demonstrable ability to copy-edit and proofread in English and a sharp eye for detail (essential).
• Basic experience of relationship management (essential).
• 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 athttps://www.iiss.org/careers .

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 they can bring to the role, as well as salary expectations.
• A full Curriculum Vitae (resume), including details of two referees.

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.

The deadline for receipt of application is 4 August 2025.

The IISS is an equal opportunities employer.