Posted On: November 7, 2016

Media-Related Job

Media Organization: Capstone LLC

Company Description

Capstone is a policy analysis and regulatory due diligence firm founded in 2010. Located in Washington, DC, and London, UK, our work explores how government action impact investments in sectors including financial services, energy, health care and gaming. Through a deep-dive analysis of policy and politics, we produce differentiated and actionable investment ideas. Our clients include some of the world’s biggest and best-known institutional investors. http://www.capstonedc.com/

Job Description

Our Research Editor will edit all of Capstone’s research reports and help direct our overall editorial strategy, as well as assist in the organization of policy days and conference calls. The ideal candidate should be experienced in professional writing and copy-editing, with an interest in public policy and finance. The candidate should be able to quickly develop an expert network on a wide range of policy issues. Candidates should be prepared to take on a significant amount of responsibility and work in an intense, but rewarding, environment.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Copyedit Capstone’s research reports for accuracy, format, and style
• Ensure text is well-written and logically structured
• Check and apply proofing and design changes to documents
• Shepherd reports through the editing and production cycle
• Check facts and raise queries with the author(s)
• Look out for potential compliance problems and discuss as appropriate with author(s) and senior management
• Understand and enrich Capstone’s written work
• Develop, maintain and execute company-wide style guides
• Coordinate with the research department in outreach to key policy makers and government officials

Desired Skills and Competencies:
• An affinity for communicating clearly in written as well as oral form
• Proven ability to work in a timely manner
• Highly focused and detail-oriented
• Analytical mind with keen interest in policy and investing
• Robust understanding of the company’s business, strategies and procedures
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of editing experience
• High academic achievement
• Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Capstone, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or national origin.

To Apply

Send resume and cover letter to employment@capstonedc.com with title of job in the subject line.