Contributing Editor, ProMarket – ~$40-50/hr
ProMarket is the publication of the George J. Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. ProMarket serves as an academic forum focused on topics of special interest capture, antitrust, political economy, and the future of capitalism.
We are seeking an experienced contributing editor to join our team as a part-time independent contractor . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in editing, familiarity with academic content, and comfort with topics related to the political economy.
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Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the publication’s editors to develop content ideas and series for commissioning
- Review and edit submitted articles for clarity, coherence, and adherence to the publication’s style guide
- Provide constructive feedback to authors and work with them to refine their articles
- Ensure that articles are accessible to a general audience while maintaining academic rigor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, political science, social science, economics, business or a related field
- Experience in editorial roles, preferably with academic or research-focused content
- Familiarity with economics, political economy, antitrust, or related fields
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Job Details:
- Part-time independent contractor position, est. 30 hours per month
- Hourly rate ~$40-50/hr (TBC) or as discussedÂ
- Remote work (with possibility of occasional in-person events at the University of Chicago)
- Flexible schedule, but must be available for weekly editorial meetings
- One-year contract with option to renew
