[Hiring] Editor and Copywriter @Institute for Energy Economics and Finan

Role Description

The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking an experienced Editor and Copywriter to support our Asia-based research team in producing high-quality, accurate, influential, and timely content focusing on the energy and finance sectors.

The role involves:

• Improving the structure, flow, and language of publications to make them easily understandable by a wide audience.
• Providing quality assurance on references.
• Ensuring that all publications adhere to IEEFA’s editorial standards.
• Providing copywriting support by developing text for media releases, social media posts, and stakeholder outreach emails.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional editing, copywriting, and proofreading skills.
• The ability to transform complex and technical material into clear, cohesive narratives anchored by strong, consistent messaging.
• Sound judgment on structure, accuracy, and tone.
• A proven track record of editing research, policy, or financial content, ideally in the energy, climate, or economics fields.
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple publications, and consistently meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• Seven or more years of professional editing experience, including substantive editing of research, policy, financial, or technical publications.
• Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and proofread complex or technical subject matter.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver publication-ready edits independently.
• Advanced proficiency with digital publishing tools such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively across competing demands.
• Experience communicating effectively with remote team members using a range of platforms (e.g., video conferencing, Signal, Google Workspace, ClickUp).
• An appreciation for cultural diversity and teamwork, with a willingness to learn from and collaborate with colleagues globally.
• A strong commitment to IEEFA’s mission to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable economy.

Requirements

• Experience editing content on energy, climate, or finance, ideally with an Asia focus.
• Experience working for a research organization or advocacy organization.

Benefits

• Full-time 12-month fixed-term employment contract with the option of extension by mutual agreement and a market competitive remuneration.
• Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity.
• Full-time, 5 days/week, with occasional evening or weekend work as required.
• Some travel is required; all team members attend IEEFA’s annual conference and team retreat.

To Apply

Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of their work. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please be sure to add [email protected] to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an editing test.