Russian Regional Report Job Announcement

The EastWest Institute (EWI) is seeking to hire a Senior Editor for the EWI Russian Regional Report (RRR). Formally, the Senior Editor will report to RRR Editor-in-Chief Robert Orttung although he or she will be expected to take a leading role in producing the publication. The Senior Editor will perform the following responsibilities:

• Develop material for publication in the Russian Regional Report and the Russian Regional Investor based on correspondent dispatches, Russian media reports, and other sources. Help find ways to improve the quality of the publications.
• Take over existing, on-going project to research and write handbook of Russian regions.
• Help maintain the RRR web site, including extensive database.
• Help maintain and develop network of correspondents.
• Share operational responsibilities for producing these publications.
• Help develop new sources of funding for the RRR, expand marketing efforts for the RRI, and generally publicize the publications.
• Help coordinate with other EWI projects such as the Private Sector Initiative for Russia, a new EWI office in Kaliningrad, and projects designed to promote fiscal transparency in Russia.
• Develop new projects to complement on-going activities.
• Write additional articles and books on Russian regional themes.

Minimum requirements for the job are:

• Excellent English-language writing skills
• Excellent Russian-language skills
• Excellent editorial skills
• Demonstrated interest in Russian regions, with a strong knowledge of them
• Graduate degree in Economics, Political Science, or other field (preferable)
• Experience setting up a web site (preferable)
• A good memory, boundless energy, and a sense of humor (essential)

The job will be based in New York and the preferred starting date is July 5, 2000. Please send cv and a short writing sample to Robert Orttung at [email protected] or fax (212) 824-4149.

The EastWest Institute reserves the right to change this description at any time. This is not an employment agreement.

The EastWest Institute hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Last updated:    April 2000

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