JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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Research
Publications
Economics Writer

JOE ID Number: 2019-02_111464605
Date Posted: 01/09/2020
Date Inactive: 01/31/2020
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Economics Writer
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Richmond, Virginia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- 00 - Default: Any Field
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Research Department seeks an Economics Writer who proposes and writes articles for the Richmond Fed’s economics magazine, Econ Focus; a monthly essay series, Economic Briefs; and other publications. We’re looking for someone with excellent writing skills, a firm grasp of economic principles and current public policy issues, and the ability to understand and interpret economic research to join a highly collaborative team of writers and editors. A successful writer will be able to translate complex ideas in a compelling and accessible manner for a nontechnical audience. Salary and benefits are competitive. The position is located in the Bank’s riverfront headquarters building in Richmond, Va. Visit our website (https://www.richmondfed.org/research) for additional information on the department.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
  • Letters of Reference Instructions Below
Application deadline: 02/29/2020
Reference Instructions:
With your application, please submit a cover letter, a resume, and 2 – 3 writing samples. Writing samples are most helpful if they are solo-authored and feature economic content. Documents should be uploaded as attachments to your electronic submission. Formatted attachments can include Microsoft Office products, PDFs, JPGs or HTML documents; size for each is limited to 1.5Mb.