The Yale Center for the Study of Globalization seeks a writer and editor with a wide range of editorial skills and an in-depth knowledge of the phenomenon of globalization to fill the position of Assistant Editor of YaleGlobal Online (www.yaleglobal.yale.edu). YaleGlobal, the Center’s flagship publication, is an online magazine that publishes original articles multiple times per week, reprints articles from around the world, reviews books, provides online educational tools about globalization, creates special reports on timely topics (such as the recently launched U.S. Election and the World), reaches a worldwide audience, and serves as a one-stop shop on learning about, and keeping up with the latest on, the phenomenon of globalization. This position requires a combination of editorial, technical, administrative and communication skills and will involve interacting with a diverse range people – professional writers who contribute articles as well as readers from throughout the world. The successful candidate will participate directly in the editorial process of YaleGlobal Online to produce daily web-based, international magazine-quality content for a global readership. The Assistant Editor reports to the Editor and is charged with producing and overseeing all content published on YaleGlobal.

Essential Duties

Edit multiple original stories submitted to YaleGlobal Online and prepare for viewing by the magazine’s 3 million visitors per week from over 160 countries around the world. The authors being edited are the highest level of academics, politicians, experts and practitioners from throughout the world (e.g. the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Nobel Prize winners, presidents and vice presidents of think tanks, etc.). Ability to have direct professional, editorial interaction with these individuals is required. Responsible for writing paragraph-length descriptions about the articles (the deck) that appear with each YaleGlobal story (2 to 3 per week) and also for the stories YaleGlobal reprints from other newspapers and magazines from around the world (5 to 8 per week). Strong knowledge of globalization issues a requirement, including knowledge of globalization’s impact on one or more topical areas such as economy, environment, health, labor, politics, gender, science and technology, security and terrorism, society and culture and trade. Oversee podcasting of YaleGlobal articles. Participate in implementing technology driven enhancements that might be made to the magazine in the fall of 2008. Supervise student interns in their editing and selecting stories about globalization from around the world.

1. Oversee an editorial staff of 10-12 part-time student Editorial Assistants for regular editing and special projects (includes hiring, initial and continuous training, supervising, and evaluating).
2. Edit globalization-related articles from recognized leaders in academia, journalism, government, business, and the non-profit sector.
3. Manage relations with YaleGlobal article contributors (including contracts and other general communication)
4. Develop, evaluate, and update editing and technical standards at all stages of production.
5. Select and archive news items, book reviews, research reports, and other material from a variety of global sources. Negotiate re-print agreements with publications and organizations worldwide.
6. Remain informed on current globalization-related events, research, debates, and policies in order to evaluate submissions and edit appropriately.
7. Participate in development of technical and administrative tools for site maintenance and content management. Coordinate site development and support activities with IT staff in other departments.
8. Work closely with Web Developer to ensure quality of final presentation. Format and post content to the site in the Web Developer’s absence.
9. Manage and maintain an email listserve dedicated to discussion of globalization and related issues.

Required Skills

1. Excellent writing and editing skills
2. Ability to coordinate activities with appropriate IT support units.
3. Ability to work in a collaborative/team environment with Yale faculty, international scholars, and publications staff.
4. Use of appropriate classification and archival standards in managing content.
5. Preferred: Knowledge of graphics editing software such as Photoshop and Illustrator and Excel.
6. Preferred: Knowledge of streaming media.

Experience and Training

1. Bachelor’s degree and four years related experience or equivalent combination of academic and professional background
2. Experience as a writer or editor in a web or print publication
3. Preferred: Work or study experience outside the US
4. Preferred: Understanding of basic web languages such as HTML
5. Preferred: Knowledge of graphics editing and software such as Photoshop and Illustrator and Excel.
6. Preferred: Master’s Degree in relevant field.

Contact: nayan.chanda@yale.edu