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Company:	IFES
Position:	Editor in Chief
Location:	Washington, District of Columbia
Job Status:	Full-time
Salary:	$50,000 to $60,000
Ad Expires:	December 11, 2009
Job ID:	1120617

Description:
Position Title: Editor in Chief Location: District of Columbia Division: Program Management Department: MENA

Project Description: The Editor in Chief is a specialized position at IFES. As a senior member of the team the Editor in Chief will manage the publication of an online resource created by IFES for those interested in Middle East politics. Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Editor in Chief: • Manages, assigns and approves all content for the website; • Oversees the collection and editing of news articles for the website; • Tracks current events; • Contributes to the outreach and marketing strategy for the website; • Assists with recruitment of qualified website contributors; • Manages the editorial staff; • Contributes to the development of the website and other initiatives; and • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • BS/BA with 10+ years experience as an editor/writer for a media publication; • Middle East Language skills preferred including Arabic, French, Persian and Hebrew; • Experience with online publications, social media and web based resources. Other: • Strong writing and editing skills; • Excellent management and team-building skills; • Ability to prioritize, take direction, and handle varied tasks within deadlines; • Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing; • Collaborative, team oriented individual. Applying: Applications will be accepted online only, through the IFES website. To apply visit our careers website (http://www.ifes.org/careers.html). Then follow the instructions on how to upload your resume and answer prescreening questions.

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