Editor/Writer

Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings, go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

The Editor/Writer works as part of the editorial team to assist in driving the Institute’s integrated online editorial and audience strategy. They will write, edit and proofread a range of materials designed to present the Institute’s unique work to a broad audience on multiple platforms. This position is full-time, based in Washington, D.C., and will have reporting lines to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Communications team. 

The Institute uses the General Schedule salary tables for administering compensation. Offers are determined based upon candidate qualifications, related experience, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the position.

• →Bachelor’s degree in journalism, political science, international relations or relevant field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; master’s degree is preferred.
• →Minimum of six (6) years of experience in journalism, political science, international relations.
• →Minimum of 3-5 years of foreign policy/international relations experience, writing and editing communications, such as newsletters, articles, web content; reviewing written documents for accuracy; and ensuring they meet current organizational style, policies and practices.
• →A strong understanding of U.S. foreign policy, international relations and trends in global politics required; with a history of publishing article on foreign policy issues is strongly preferred.
• →Knowledge of best practices for digital publishing, including search engine optimization and headline writing.
• →Mastery of the Associated Press Style Guide and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Teams).

• →Excellent communication (written and spoken), organizational, and time management skills, including cross-cultural, interpersonal skills; proven ability to engage effectively with authors/partners at the lowest and highest political, social, cultural, economic, and varying skill levels.
• →Project and task management – capacity to work on multiple, diverse and complex assignments, creatively problem-solve, and prioritize effectively with minimal supervision or collaboratively.

• →Ability to work as a team player in an extroverted and entrepreneurial environment.

CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS 12/13/24.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.  

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.  

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.  

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.