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Copy Editor

American Economic Association
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/9/2026

Copy Editor for the American Economic Journals

Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

The role of the copy editor is to ensure that journal manuscripts are correct in terms of spelling, grammar, punctuation, terminology formatting, and adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style and AEA house style.

Excellent benefits, including generous paid holidays and vacation/sick time, outstanding health insurance, and extraordinary retirement plan matching.

Responsibilities:

  • Copy editing journal manuscripts.
  • Ensuring that display materials, such as tables and figures, are consistent with the text and are structured in a way that presents the information clearly.
  • Coordinating with the prepress department to prepare manuscripts for author review (page proofs).
  • Applying author changes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2 years professional copy editing experience
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with Adobe InCopy a plus
  • Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style a plus

Office Environment

The AEA Publications office is located on Pittsburgh's South Side. It is a professional, relaxed, and collaborative atmosphere. This is an on-site position, which allows for one day per week work from home.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

The AEA does not discriminate against applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Will you include a cover letter written without the use of AI? Note that a cover letter is required for consideration. Thank you.

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000

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