Editorial Assistant

The Learning Policy Institute (LPI) is a national organization that conducts and communicates independent, high-quality research to shape education policies and improve learning for each and every child. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, LPI connects policymakers at the local, state, and federal levels with the evidence, ideas, and actions needed to strengthen the PreK-12 education system and address the complex realities facing public schools and their communities. Working with policymakers, researchers, educators, community groups, and others who care about improving public schools, LPI advances evidence-based policies that support empowering and equitable learning for all children.

LPI seeks a full-time Editorial Assistant to join its team of research, policy, communication, and operations staff in advancing the organization’s mission to make education equitable for all children. This position may be based out of California, Washington, DC, or remote.   

While reporting directly to the Publications Manager and working closely with other members of the Communications Team and research teams, the Editorial Assistant‘s primary responsibility is to support the editing and production needs of the organization. 

Under the supervision of the Publications Manager, the Editorial Assistant will provide comprehensive editorial support for LPI research publication development throughout the production process. The Editorial Assistant also will provide developmental editing and copyediting for briefs, fact sheets, blogs and other content as needed.  

Core Duties: 

Editorial Support 

• Provide thorough developmental and later-stage editorial support for reports and other research-related materials. This will include structural editing, sentence-level copyediting, proofreading, and conducting quality construction checks to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency for all publications. 
• Collaborate with members of the Communications and research teams to develop, improve, and implement editing processes and resources. 

Publications Process Support 

• Assist the Publications Manager in moving publications through the entire production process, from peer review through final publication. This may involve coordinating with authors, tracking timelines, reviewing manuscript drafts, preparing files for layout, and ensuring adherence to style guidelines and publication standards. 

Additional Editing Tasks as Needed 

• Edit in-house materials needing quick turnaround, such as blogs, fact sheets, event collateral, presentation materials, eblasts, newsletters, president’s reports, annual reports, funder reports, and proposals.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; familiarity with the field of education is a plus 
• At least 3 years of experience editing; familiarity with APA Style is a plus 
• Proficiency with editing tools in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat 
• Exceptional attention to detail to produce high-quality work 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines; familiarity with Monday.com is a plus 
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, with exceptional collaboration skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer 

• Passion for ensuring that all children receive empowering and equitable learning, especially historically underserved students. 
• Self-starter mentality and the ability to both work independently and foster collaborative working relationships, and to work well in a team-setting. 
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence and equity.  
• Ability to execute and exhibit good judgment. 
• An optimistic outlook and a flexible, innovative nature. 
• Detail- and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. 

• Salary commensurate with experience, education, and expertise. Range is $60,000 to $75,000.  
• Excellent benefits package including paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family, 14 paid holidays, three weeks of PTO in Year 1 and then four weeks thereafter, two weeks annual sick leave, retirement matching up to 6% on employee contributions or on qualified student loan payments, $1500 annual professional development funds, and annual home office reimbursements up to $250.  

This position is based in California, Washington, DC, or remote.

Please submit a cover letter, resume with 2–3 professional references, short writing sample, and a sample of a short document you copyedited that shows your tracked changes and editorial comments using this link: https://grnh.se/xc7svq4c7us. Candidates invited to continue through the interview process will be asked to complete a job-related task/performance assessment at that time. References will only be contacted with the candidate’s permission during the final stage of the hiring process. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 17, 2026. 

The Learning Policy Institute has a deep commitment to its staff’s health and well-being and strives to embody the organization’s values within the organizational structure. LPI offers competitive compensation and benefits; prioritizes and provides financial support for professional development; supports diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and values a collaborative culture. LPI is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations in order to work onsite in the office.