Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research is recruiting an assistant editor based in Islamabad to join our team. The applicant must have prior relevant work experience commissioning and editing write-ups on global politics and other social science themes. We believe in devising a factually grounded and analytically incisive narrative of Pakistan for internal and external consumption. The job will entail dedication and professional diligence.

Responsibilities

• Commission writings by engaging with the potential analysts;
• Editing of the publications of CSCR and its sub projects;
• Liaison with the team dealing with the website management;
• Maintaining and developing the institution thematically organised digital archive;
• Producing daily, weekly, or fortnightly briefs, and other research assistance as needed;
• Provision of assistance to the Managing Editor, as and when required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 year of experience with web journalism, including commissioning, and editing analytical pieces;
• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related areas of study: Journalism, English or Communications;
• Fluency in English and strong editorial and grammar skills for both expert and popular audiences.

CSCR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment is based on the basis of qualifications and merit of the applicants, as well as the institutional needs.

Job Type: Full-time