Editor and Copywriter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia.

📋 Description

• Edit IEEFA research publications, which include reports, briefing notes, commentaries, and fact sheets, focusing on structure, argumentation, clarity, conciseness, tone, and consistency.

• Produce near-publication-ready drafts that require minimal further revisions.

• Ensure the quality of content by verifying accuracy, data consistency, referencing, formatting, branding, and adherence to editorial standards.

• Collaborate with analysts to guarantee that content is clear, consistent, and aligned with IEEFA’s publication style, editorial policies, and impact objectives.

• Provide writing and sub-editing assistance as required.

• Draft key findings and fact sheets that emphasize compelling data and insights derived from research publications.

• Create press releases and platform-specific content for IEEFA’s website and digital media channels.

• Work alongside graphic designers to convert data and research into clear, visually appealing charts and graphics.

• Support the communications team in content production, events, webinars, and website publishing.

• Execute other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience.

• A minimum of seven years of professional editing experience, including substantive editing of research, policy, financial, or technical publications.

• Proven ability to write, edit, and proofread complex or technical subject matter.

• Demonstrated capacity to deliver publication-ready edits independently.

• Advanced proficiency with digital publishing tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage time and priorities effectively amidst competing demands.

• Experience in effective communication with remote team members across various platforms (e.g., video conferencing, Signal, Google Workspace, ClickUp).

• Appreciation for cultural diversity and teamwork, with a willingness to learn from and collaborate with colleagues globally.

• Strong commitment to IEEFA’s mission of accelerating the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable economy.

• Preferred: Experience in editing content related to energy, climate, or finance, ideally with a focus on Asia.

• Preferred: Experience working for a research or advocacy organization.

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer.

• Qualified applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio.

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an editing test.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.

• Competitive remuneration based on market standards.

• Pay rates determined by education, skills, experience level, and internal equity.

• Annual conference and team retreat.

• Equal-opportunity workplace.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.