Communication and Research Editor

About CAPRI

The Center for Asia-Pacific Resilience and Innovation (CAPRI) is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan, international think tank. CAPRI’s mission is to enhance global resilience and promote innovative governance by drawing on the experiences of the Asia-Pacific region through comparative public policy research. Our interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability provides informed and insightful policy analysis to governments, leaders, media, and the public.

The Opportunity

CAPRI is seeking an English-language Communication and Research Editor to collaborate closely with the research and engagement teams to develop the public-facing character of the organization. The Editor will assist the Director of Engagement to develop and execute strategies for CAPRI to communicate its research findings, publicize its events, and promote key messages to target audiences on various media platforms, as well as develop and maintain CAPRI’s editorial and convening calendar. Under the supervision of the Director of Research, the Editor will also copyedit and proofread CAPRI’s research products, applying academic writing conventions, grammatical rules, and house editorial style to articles, reports, blog posts, policy memos, and op-eds authored by staff or external collaborators. The Editor will also liaise with CAPRI’s partners worldwide on joint research and convening projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent writing skills in English, with close attention to grammar, tone, style, and consistency, and the ability to write for various audiences and purposes
  • Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of work experience, preferably in communication, journalism, or editorial roles
  • Ability to work successfully and collaboratively within a dynamic, start-up organizational structure
  • An intellectual interest in public policy in the Asia Pacific
  • Creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of life in East Asia and/or Taiwan
  • Experience in policy or academic research
  • Experience in communication, journalism, or marketing for a nonprofit or research organization
  • Familiarity with think tanks

Location

On-site in Taipei

Salary

Competitive; determined in light of position-related experience, professional accomplishments, and education.

How to Apply

Please send the following materials to [email protected]:

  1. Your résumé/CV
  2. A brief statement of interest
  3. Three samples of your publications or other writing in English
  4. Contact information for two professional references

Join CAPRI in enhancing global resilience in promoting innovative governance and drive innovative thinking in the Asia Pacific with us.