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KAP 2026-2027 - Editorial Associate - Foundation for Economic Education

Stand Together
4 days ago
On-site
Atlanta, Georgia

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.  


The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the economic, ethical, and legal principles of a free society. Since its founding in 1946, FEE has been committed to inspiring and educating individuals on the values of personal freedom, entrepreneurship, and sound economic thinking. Through various high-impact programs, digital content, publications, and events, FEE empowers individuals to understand the economic principles that drive prosperity and fosters a society rooted in individual rights and limited government.

About the Role

FEE seeks a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Editorial Associate to join our editorial team. This entry-level position offers a great opportunity for someone passionate about publishing, writing, and content creation to begin their career in the editorial field. The Editorial Associate will support our editorial operations while gaining valuable experience in manuscript development, content management, and publishing processes. This position reports to the Editorial Director and is ideally based in-person at our Atlanta office. Exceptional remote candidates may be considered.

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Key Responsibilities

Content Support & Development

  • Assist editors with manuscript review and basic copyediting tasks.
  • Conduct fact-checking and research to verify information accuracy.

Administrative & Production Tasks

  • Track manuscript progress through various stages of the editorial process.
  • Prepare editorial reports and status updates for senior staff.
  • Help coordinate author communications and manage correspondence.

Research & Analysis

  • Research potential topics, trends, and market opportunities.
  • Support acquisition efforts by researching authors and proposals.

Digital & Social Media Support

  • Help maintain editorial calendars and content schedules.
  • Assist with basic website content updates.
  • Support social media content creation related to published works.
  • Help manage digital asset libraries and content databases.


Key Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Economics, or related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors.
  • Basic understanding of grammar, style, and publishing standards.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous internship or coursework in publishing, journalism, or editorial work.
  • Familiarity with content management systems and basic HTML.
  • Experience with research databases and fact-checking tools.


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About Stand Together Fellowships 

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Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.