Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Editorial Fellow
About The Position
The Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Editorial Fellow has substantial responsibilities and participates in all aspects of Foreign Affairs’ editorial process. Previous assistant editors have gone on to careers in journalism, academia, and government. The position lasts for one year, beginning in the summer of 2027. It is based in CFR’s New York City office at least four days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are institutional anchor days when all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change. The application deadline is January 15, 2027. Foreign Affairs, founded in 1922, is a publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), an independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.
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.
- Ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Familiarity with Foreign Affairs content.
- Demonstrated interest in international relations and global news.
- Submit a résumé, a cover letter stating interest in the position, and two writing samples compiled in one PDF of no more than 20 pages total; at least one sample must be writing that was not edited or published by an outlet.
Responsibilities
- Review and assess submissions.
- Generate article ideas.
- Fact-check articles.
- Assist with tasks throughout the editorial process, including research.
- Assist with special projects, including podcasting, social media, and events.
- Edit articles under the guidance of senior editors.
- Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.
Benefits
- CFR provides an outstanding benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
