Manager, Research Operations

Job Overview POLITICO is seeking a Manager of Research Operations to provide editorial and operations support and oversight for its regulatory intelligence product, AgencyIQ. Who You Are You are an experienced editor with a sharp eye for accuracy, clarity, and consistency, and excel at ensuring complex regulatory content meets high quality and style standards. You bring a strong understanding of regulatory policy—ideally in food, chemicals, life sciences, or related domains—and can confidently review highly technical material. Responsibilities Daily copy and substantive editing of written products from AgencyIQ research analysts, including fact‑checking and ensuring consistent style and tone across AgencyIQ products. Posting content online, updating evergreen content and adding news updates as needed. Managing assignment calendars and trackers. Supporting preparation and sending of newsletters. Developing and maintaining trackers and data visualizations for legislation, guidance documents, events, and key policy areas. Assisting with preparation and execution of webinars. Maintaining the AgencyIQ Style Guide. Building an online repository of shared resources. Occasional writing assignments, with opportunities to pursue passion projects. Qualifications 3–5 years combined experience in writing and editorial, with at least 2 years editing in trade press, consultancy, or similar industry. Familiarity with food, chemicals, and/or life sciences industries (direct experience preferred). Understanding of how regulation and legislation impacts industry stakeholders, ability to parse complex source documents and polish articles for clarity and business impact. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent organizational skills and comfort building and maintaining systems. Comfortable working in AP style or experience in Chicago, AMA, APA or similar. #J-18808-Ljbffr