Roubini Global Economics is the leading independent, global macroeconomic research, services and analytics firm in the world, serving institutional investors, asset managers, policy leaders and corporate executives. The firm combines national balance sheet, econometric and systematic country risk insights with expert advice and digital data-driven tools to help our clients uncover hidden business and economic opportunities while mitigating risks, enabling them to make smarter, more informed investment decisions.
The core of Roubini’s service is syndicated research provided to 15,000 readers around the world. The Assistant Editor works directly for the Managing Editor, and partners with our research and sales teams to deliver our insights to our clients. This is an opportunity to gain experience in copy editing and research production.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensuring consistency and quality across our publications
Copy-editing and fact-checking reports on economic and financial trends
Managing production on Roubini.com using a WordPress content management system
Summarising our research for compilation in daily and weekly newsletters
Using social media (especially Twitter, Google+, Facebook, LinkedIn) to drive site traffic
Editing and drafting marketing materials
Tailoring research for individual clients
Requirements
Permission to work in the UK
University degree; economics, politics, journalism or English preferred
Professional editing experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for diplomacy
Ability to succinctly convey complex economic issues with an engaging writing style
Attention to detail (and ability to prove it with a copy-editing test)
Ability to multitask and appropriately prioritise tasks under pressure
Interest in economics, political science or international affairs, and familiarity with economic and financial lingo
Interest in online media and, ideally, experience using a content management system
Familiarity with social media and blogging platforms (Twitter, Tweetdeck, WordPress)
Deftness with the Microsoft Office suite—Word, Excel, PowerPoint—as well as Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat
How to apply
To apply, send a CV, cover letter and writing sample to jobs@roubini.com. Please use Assistant Editor London as the subject of the email, any application received lacking these requirements will not be considered. Note that due to the volume of applications, we can only respond to those applicants whom we wish to interview.