FDD Production Manager & Copy Editor FDD is seeking a full-time production manager and copy editor who will oversee the production and quality of a high volume of publications. This position reports to the vice president of program management. Key responsibilities: * Proofread and edit content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style adherence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in publications. * Provide rapid copy editing of daily short-form publications as well as review of longer reports. * Manage content production pipeline and timelines, from submission to publication and promotion, in direct coordination with internal researchers, communications, and design teams. * Oversee layout and formatting of longer-form content with designers and researchers, providing the final quality control review to include proper citation, licensing, and copyright compliance. * Maintain and ensure adherence to brand, tone, and editorial guidelines. * Meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, history, English, or related field * Proven experience as a copy editor, proofreader, or similar role * Exceptional command of the English language and grammar rules * Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work under tight deadlines * Interest in U.S. national security and foreign policy in alignment with FDD's mission and position as an independent, non-partisan research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy * Familiarity with AP style preferred * Please submit a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample on a topic relevant to FDD's work.