Director of Editorial and Southeast Asia New York or Washington, D.C.

Location: New York or Washington, D.C.

Department: Asia Society Policy Institute

Position: Director of Editorial and Southeast Asia

Reports to: Managing Director, Asia Society Policy Institute

Position Type: Full-Time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

FSLA Status: Exempt

Grade: 9

Salary Range: $110,000 $120,000

Schedule: 40 hours/week

SUMMARY:

The Asia Society Policy Institute, a solutions-oriented think and do tank headquartered in New York with an office in Washington, D.C., seeks an Director of Editorial to manage ASPIs editorial workflow to ensure ASPIs policy deliverables, research, communications, and brand is operating in an integrated fashion. The Editorial Director will also have the opportunity and responsibility to focus on policy issues relating to Southeast Asia.

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES (70%):

• Direct the editorial and communications strategy of the Asia Society Policy Institute, including but not limited to, setting and enforcing standards on publications, dissemination plans, and design frameworks for different types of deliverables.
• Survey the policy landscape to help frame research direction of deliverables.
• Provide first-round editing of all ASPI deliverables for consistency and accuracy under ASPIs style and brand.
• Work with experts on op-ed pitches and shaping.
• Run a weekly editorial meeting with the communications team.
• Supervise and contribute to regular ASPI newsletters, articles, and blog posts to support greater audience growth and engagement.

SOUTHEAST ASIA FOCUS (30%):

• Develop, organize, and execute projects related to Southeast Asia policy issues.
• Build a network of relationships with U.S. and international stakeholders relevant to regional policy issues. Establish and maintain contacts with influential policymakers in the U.S., ASEAN countries, and other governments as appropriate, as well as with relevant leading scholars, business figures, and policy influencers.
• Author opinion pieces, analytic reports, policy roadmaps, and recommendations for U.S.-based, regional, and international audiences, as well as pieces for publication on the Asia Society Policy Institute website.
• Other administrative and supervisory duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree in international relations/affairs, political science, public policy, international economics, or other related area preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience, including at least 3 years in managing editorial initiatives and copy-editing a large variety of deliverables.
• Expertise in Southeast Asia policy.
• Experience in developing, coordinating, and running programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated competence in media interviews, public speaking, and writing.
• Proficiency in an Asian language is a plus; fluency in English is required.
• Experience living and/or working in Asia preferred.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $110,000 $120,000

Compensation within this range is determined by skills, experience, and organizational equity.

Asia Society offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan, numerous paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, self-development hours, and more. Please visit https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/careers and click on Employee Benefits to view our full benefits summary

Benefit package highlights:

• An HRA plan is available to supplement our medical plan.
• After 1 year of service (1,000 hours), Asia Society contributes 6% of gross earnings to an eligible employees 403(b) account, regardless of whether the employee makes their own contributions.
• Asia Society offers Self-Development time off, including Self-Development Summer Fridays between July 4th and Labor Day.

ABOUT ASIA SOCIETY:

Asia Society, founded by John D. Rockefeller the 3rd in 1956, is a global non-profit dedicated to identifying future pathways for Asia and the world which enhance peace, prosperity, freedom, equality, and sustainability. Headquartered in New York City, with 15 centers located in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., the Asia Society has a dynamic and impressive board of trustees of more than 70 international leaders representing thought leadership in policy, the arts, and education as well as in governance and philanthropy.

The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is a think- and do-tank that tackles major policy challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity and climate. ASPIs climate work supports the development and implementation of ambitious and effective climate policies in Asia. Major areas of work relevant to this position include raising climate ambition and action, identifying solutions for overcoming barriers to achievement of net zero emission goals, and leveraging major international convenings including the G20, UN General Assembly, COP and others as vehicles for accelerating just and sustainable energy transitions in Asia.

Asia Society is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that engaging staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables us to better realize our mission of navigating shared futures.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, all interested applicants must submit a completed application to the following email: [email protected]

A completed application must include:

• Resume or CV
• Cover Letter
• Salary Requirements
• Subject line containing: job title

Asia Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.