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About the Role

CFR is seeking a Staff Writer-Editor to monitor global developments, produce clear foreign policy explainers for general audiences, and edit various CFR content. This role requires newsroom instincts, judgment, and pacing within a mission-driven environment, with a primary focus on text-based content.

Responsibilities

• Writes explainers and other digital content across a broad range of foreign policy topics for general audiences
• Edits and copyedits commentaries, explainers, trackers, and other materials produced by CFR fellows and Digital Content staff, applying CFR house style
• Fact-checks and verifies content rigorously across all edited and produced work
• Monitors the news and pitches timely content; proactively reaches out to CFR fellows as stories develop
• Contributes to daily homepage editing and curation on CFR.org
• Works with the data visualization and graphics team to develop and package content
• Assists in the production and editing of newsletters, podcast scripts, and video and social media content
• Tracks and updates project management tools for relevant digital content
• Supports cross-departmental initiatives and other editorial functions as needed
• Performs any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is required
• At least 3 years of experience in a newsroom or online news publication
• Hands-on experience covering or editing content related to the news
• Strong news judgment, including an instinct for what travels on social media
• Strong writing, editing, and copyediting skills, with willingness to learn and apply CFR house style
• Rigorous fact-checking and verification habits
• A solid grounding in foreign policy and international affairs
• Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
• Strong collaborative instincts and ability to work across departments
• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Skills

• Familiarity with AP style a plus
• Regional expertise or subject-matter knowledge (e.g., economics, climate, security) a plus
• Experience with CMS or website management systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity with editorial platforms such as Airtable a plus
• Experience working with data a plus
• Comfortable contributing across editorial formats—newsletters, podcasts, video, and social
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT a plus

Location

• New York City
• Washington D.C.

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite (at least four days per week in NYC or DC offices)

Experience Level

• At least 3 years of experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $69,000– $75,000

Benefits

• Award-winning health and wellness program
• On-site fitness center
• Generous leave policies
• Health insurance programs

About the Company

• The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society.
• Diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein.
• CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.