Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $60,000–$70,000
Company Overview
The Bretton Woods Committee (BWC), the preeminent non-profit organization dedicated to effective global economic and financial cooperation, seeks a Senior Associate of Content and Research to join our team and support our research and editorial portfolio.
Job Responsibilities
- Research, draft, edit, and produce a wide range of written materials, including policy briefs, blogs, reports, op-eds, newsletters, event summaries, and talking points.
- Collaborate with working group leaders and subject-matter experts to develop publication timelines and support drafting, formatting, and publication processes.
- Work closely with the Communications team to tailor written content for digital platforms, including the website and social media.
- Develop framing and messaging for new research topics or initiatives in collaboration with program leads.
- Maintain editorial calendars and ensure content is delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Conduct in-depth background research to support content development and strategy.
- Provide copyediting and quality control for internal and external communications.
- Support the conceptualization of new editorial products and content strategy initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in public policy, international relations, economics, journalism, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, ideally in a role that includes research, writing, or editorial tasks.
- Outstanding writing and editing skills, with a sharp eye for clarity, tone, and structure.
- Proven ability to distill technical or academic material into engaging, accessible writing.
- Strong research skills and familiarity with international economic policy issues (e.g., IFIs, development finance, macroeconomics, trade).
- Experience managing editorial workflows and working across teams and deadlines.
Personal Attributes
- Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Collaborative team player with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Committed to editorial excellence and continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior-level stakeholders.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and two short writing samples (max 2 pages) to Program Manager Zach Fry at jobs@brettonwoods.org, using the subject line: Senior Associate, Content and Research. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
