Senior Associate, Editing And Publishing

Salary: $65,000
About The Milken Institute
The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
About The Position
The Milken Institute seeks a Senior Associate for the Marketing and Communications Department’s Publishing and Content team. This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Publishing and Content to publish the thought leadership, research, and collateral materials developed by the executives leading the Institute’s multiple centers and departments. This content includes more than 100 publications a year, such as white papers, policy viewpoints, research reports, op-eds, collateral, and meeting materials.
The Senior Associate will work with dozens of leaders across the Institute on subjects spanning health, finance, and philanthropy to manage the entire publications process. They will be responsible for planning and editing publications, working with a pool of freelance editors to manage operations and workflow, and coordinating with colleagues in the integrated Marketing and Communications Department—in design, media relations, website, and social media—to prepare the materials for promotion.
The ideal candidate will have a background in communications with experience working in government, academia, nonprofit, journalism, marketing, or a public relations agency . The individual should have a track record of successfully managing complex projects. The person must be a team player, take initiative, and run projects from start to finish independently. Excellent writing and communications skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines are critical for success in this position.
Responsibilities

• Liaise with freelance editors and proofreaders as needed
• Offer constructive feedback on publication drafts to ensure content targets appropriate audiences and inspires the desired impact
• Collaborate across the Marketing and Communications Department on publication releases and maintain an updated calendar for the promotion of publications
• Serve as an internal resource for Institute style guide, including editing citations
• Work with Institute executives to create and adhere to publication timelines that span several months
• Manage multiple projects at a time and keep all stakeholders apprised of progress

Qualifications

• Interest in Milken Institute program areas, including health, finance, and philanthropy
• Ability to work with principal stakeholders, including researchers and authors
• Experience in project management, strategic problem-solving, editing, and attention to detail (proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style a plus)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in communications or marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Communications background in business, government, academia, nonprofit, journalism, marketing, or a public relations agency, working across multiple clients
• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, journalism, communications, public relations, public policy, or a related field preferred

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
This position will work in a professional office environment. This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours.
Note
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
This position will be working a hybrid model, where you will be expected to report to your respective office location 3-days per week (Tuesday - Thursday), this is subject to change.
The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected.
Our Culture
The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Gym (Santa Monica)
• Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Mentor Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
• Wellness Resources:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Retirement Plan - 403b (5%)
• CALM app membership
• Training & Development:
• LinkedIn Learning –over 10,000 classes offered, self-guided.

Additional Perks

• All Staff Meetings – employees from all domestic and international locations come together for a 2-day retreat (occurs every 18 months).
• Coffee Chats with the CEO – informal opportunity to chat with the CEO.
• Prime office locations – Santa Monica office is 4-blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Washington, DC office is across the street from the White House, New York office is on Madison Ave near Central Park, and Miami office is a 5-minute walk from Miami Beach.