Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Fellow, Foreign Affairs

Council on Foreign Relations•New York, NY

31d•$55,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Fellow has substantial responsibilities and is involved in all aspects of Foreign Affairs’ editorial process. Previous assistant editors have gone on to careers in a variety of fields, including journalism, academia, and government. The position lasts for one year, beginning in the summer of 2026, and is based in CFR’s New York City office on a hybrid basis. CFR currently defines hybrid status 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. The deadline to apply is January 26, 2026.

Requirements

BA in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, English, Journalism, or a related field, with high academic achievement
Strong writing and editing skills in English
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
The ability to work efficiently and independently
A familiarity with Foreign Affairs content
Demonstrated interest in international relations and global news
Résumé.
Cover letter stating your interest in the position.
Submission of two writing samples (compiled in a single PDF and no longer than 20 pages total). As for what to choose for your writing samples, we recommend picking your strongest work, no matter the topic. At least one sample should consist of writing that was NOT edited or published by an outlet.