Deputy Editor, Foreign Affairs Job at Council on Foreign Relations in New York

Overview

Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

Foreign Affairs is looking for a deputy editor to join our editorial team. This position is located in New York on a hybrid basis, working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Participate in planning coverage, crafting editorial strategy, carrying out quality control, and designing and maintaining systems and schedules
• Commission, review, and edit articles and other content
• Help manage the editorial staff

Qualifications

• Excellent writing skills
• Significant editing experience
• Experience with digital publishing
• Management experience
• Ability to juggle a wide range of tasks on short deadlines and work well as part of a team
• Strong understanding of foreign policy and international affairs

Pay Range: $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience and education.

About CFR

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York and an office in Washington, DC. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.