What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Editor, Foreign Affairs position at Council on Foreign Relations?
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), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center 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. CFR currently defines hybrid as working at least three days a week onsite, with Tuesdays and Thursdays considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s hybrid schedule is subject to change.
The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):
- As part of the editorial leadership, 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
Pay 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, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000 members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, 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 a diverse background.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
