Editorial Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Editorial
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SKILLS

Editing Proofreading Fact-checking Copy-editing Data Analysis International Affairs

FULL DESCRIPTION

Editorial Assistant

The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is a world-leading research organisation that provides independent, objective information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the publication of the IISS’s bimonthly journal, *Survival: Global Politics and Strategy*, though a range of editorial, research and administrative tasks
  • Fact-checking, copy-editing and proofreading *Survival* and other IISS publications to House Style (including text, maps and graphics)
  • Acting as graphics coordinator on IISS publications as required
  • Administrative support for the Head of Editorial Services and the Editorial Services Team as required

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field (minimum).
  • Previous experience editing and proofreading publications or online content (essential).
  • Demonstrably keen eye for detail (essential).
  • Keen to progress a career in publishing.
  • Happy working with data and numbers.
  • An understanding of international affairs or global military issues (advantageous).

Candidates should submit their applications by clicking the “Apply Now” blue button above and follow the instructions to submit two documents: - a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to the role; - a full Curriculum Vitae with the names and contact details (email and telephone) of two potential referees, where as a minimum one is a present or former employer.

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