Analyst & Editorial Manager - US
Analyst & Editorial Manager - US
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$ 65000 - 85000
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Job Description
Job description
ISD is an independent nonprofit organisation dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarisation extremism and disinformation worldwide.
Why work for ISD
ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights dont gather dust on shelves they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. Were committed to delivering real change from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And were looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation thats making an impact.
ISDs Guiding Principles of integrity collaborationagilityandcouragedefine who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.
Our benefits
Flexible and remote working based on ISDs Time Principles of trust communication and flexibility.
Generous annual leave policies.
1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas outside of your annual leave entitlement.
Additional paid time off for development.
Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.
Company pension.
Annual personal development budget.
Remote working budget.
Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.
Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.
Salary
Dependent on location:
$65000 $85000 Depending on experience
Location
You may work our US based office in Washington DC or in a hybrid arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in their country of residence. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.
Contract type
Initial 12month fixed term fulltime (40 hours per week).
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices please email
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour the LGBTQ community people with disabilities neurodivergent people carers and people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Job requirements
Role Purpose
ISD seeks to recruit an Analyst & Editorial Manager to work directly with our Communications and Analysis teams. The post holder will hold dual functions in relation to ISDs work:
They will be responsible for contributing to ISDs analysis in its core programming on extremism hate information operations and digital policy with a focus on the online environment. They should have subject matter expertise in at least one of these areas. This will include developing project ideas maintaining relationships with key stakeholders conducting analysis and communicating the findings of this work to a range of audiences.
They will have additional responsibility for producing and editing written outputs in different formats for a range of audiences as well as reviewing and summarising current research and policy debates.
This opportunity will provide a unique chance for a communications and research professional to shape ISDs work in this area.
Key responsibilities include:
Editorial & Communications Support (50%)
Provide support to the global research and analysis team to shape ISDs products for a variety of audiences and purposes.
Support the Communications & Editorial team with the task of upskilling ISD staff in writing and editing.
Review and edit a range of ISDs written outputs to ensure uniformly highquality research content and materials across the organisation.
Act as author or coauthor of publications and support wraparound communications activity as needed (e.g. press releases social media threads interviews) including project reporting.
Work with staff to communicate the top lines of research in an impactful way.
Digital Analysis (including ethnography and monitoring) (40%)
Depending on area of expertise the post holder will work on one or more of ISDs core programmatic areas of extremism hate information operations and digital policy. As such the following job responsibilities are indicative but depend on the area of specialism.
Interpret datasets from social media and online media sources using the range of tools available to ISD researchers to help detect and analyze online extremist activity as well as hate and conspiracy movements.
Monitor the online ecosystems rhetoric images symbols and influencers relevant to key extremist hate and conspiracy movements and/or information operations online.
Drive analysis on online extremism hate information operations and/or digital policy and author reports and briefings detailing key trends in extremist activity.
Development Support (10%)
Supporting the development and scoping of new research projects related to extremism hate information operations and/or digital policy.
To view a full job description please click here.
The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the issues we work on and will be motivated by a desire to ensure that all our communications enlighten and enable positive change. They will be responsible for contributing to ISDs analysis in its core programming on extremism hate information operations and digital policy with a focus on the online environment. They should have subject matter expertise in at least one of these areas. This is about translating research analysis vision and insight into a range of outputs and realworld communication products that drive the mission forward.
How to apply
Please submit your application by 28th of May 2025. ISD reserves the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to the advertised closing date.
If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team please contact
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
