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CBO’s nonpartisan analysis helps Members of Congress, Congressional staff, researchers, journalists, and other members of the public understand the effects of policy decisions on the federal budget and the economy.. Assistant Editor (salary $60,000 - $65,000). A bachelor’s degree (or one that will be granted by August 2024), preferably in journalism, English, communications, or another field within the humanities;. A detail-oriented approach to work and a habit of reviewing one’s own work for correctness and completeness;. Comfort with quantitative information presented in tables and graphs and an interest in data visualization; and

assistant editor

The Congressional Budget Office is seeking up to two assistant editors to join a group of editors and graphics editors charged with ensuring that the agency’s publications are clear and accessible to a broad audience. CBO’s nonpartisan analysis helps Members of Congress, Congressional staff, researchers, journalists, and other members of the public understand the effects of policy decisions on the federal budget and the economy. Assistant Editor (salary $60,000 - $65,000)
A bachelor’s degree (or one that will be granted by August 2024), preferably in journalism, English, communications, or another field within the humanities;
The curiosity to ask probing questions to understand complicated ideas and the ability to convey those ideas in clear, straightforward language;
A detail-oriented approach to work and a habit of reviewing one’s own work for correctness and completeness;
An interest in learning to edit specialized, numbers-heavy research and quantitative information presented in tables and graphs;
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise patience and understand others’ viewpoints, as drafts undergo review by many people who may make changes and suggestions;
Facility completing tasks under deadlines and the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary;
A commitment to maintaining objectivity in a nonpartisan organization; and
Proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and experience with Adobe InDesign—or the ability to learn new software quickly.
Editor (salary $100,000+ based on experience) A bachelor's or advanced degree, preferably in journalism, English, communications, or another field within the humanities;
At least three years of professional experience in editing publications similar to those produced at CBO—that is, books, reports, magazine and journal articles, or other publications covering serious subjects in careful detail;
Broad editorial skills that include guiding authors in writing and organizing drafts, making complex and difficult drafts clear and graceful, and proofreading with a superior eye for detail;
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise patience and understand others’ viewpoints, as drafts undergo review by many people who suggest changes;
Strong project management skills, including the ability to usher drafts through the editing, review, and production process;
A thorough understanding of English grammar and syntax and the nuances of tone and meaning in text and images;
Comfort with quantitative information presented in tables and graphs and an interest in data visualization; and
Facility completing tasks under deadlines and the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends when necessary. Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, at least one editing sample, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. Your editing sample or samples should demonstrate your ability to transform an original submission into a polished document that communicates technical information clearly to a nontechnical audience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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