Associate Editor, Artificial Intelligence
About The Position
We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for an associate editor focused on the growing body of work at Lawfare exploring how artificial intelligence increasingly intersects with national security relevant domains, as well as law and policy. This is a highly demanding job. The associate editor plays a pivotal role in the editorial process, ensuring that the articles, documents, podcasts, and everything else we produce meet Lawfare’s editorial standards. This position focuses specifically on Lawfare’s new AI Research Program, which bridges technical, legal, and policy expertise to inform public debate across six research domains: AI governance and regulation; AI and national security; AI and the economy; AI and the legal system; AI and democratic institutions; and AI safety and catastrophic risk. The associate editor supports the program’s written analysis, podcasts, trackers, commissioned papers, and visiting fellows; works closely with Lawfare’s network of experts; and has opportunities to write articles and host podcasts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to political science, government, journalism, history, law, or a technology-related discipline
- Outstanding writing, analytical, and research skills
- Interest in artificial intelligence, technology policy, and national security issues
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AI and technology-policy debates
- Ability to engage credibly with AI capabilities and their legal and policy implications
- Previous experience in editing, journalism, the legal industry, or digital media
Responsibilities
- Reviewing submissions for possible publication on the Lawfare website, including reviewing AI-related submissions for substantive accuracy and analytical rigor
- Soliciting submissions from contributors based on current developments and perceived gaps in Lawfare’s AI and national security coverage
- Processing accepted submissions to prepare them for publication
- Working with our podcast team to develop new audio content and daily podcasts, including supporting production of the Scaling Laws podcast—guest coordination, prep research, show notes, and social clips
- Contributing to long- and short-term research projects at the direction of the senior editorial staff, including supporting the program’s commissioned papers and visiting fellows
- Maintaining AI-related tracking resources, such as AI on the Docket and the Section 230 Tracker
- Assisting with the logistics of the program’s workshops and briefings
- Ensuring final copyediting and posting of publications to the website
- Maintaining the Lawfare publication schedule
- Contributing as needed to Lawfare podcasts and articles on topics of particular expertise or need
- Managing the website, including rotating highlighted pieces, posting relevant documents and livestreams, and controlling quality, in coordination with the web hosting team
- Scheduling and other administrative responsibilities
- Assisting with fundraising and donor-required documentation, as needed
- Managing and hiring Lawfare interns
- Completing other duties as assigned by Lawfare management
Benefits
- Health and dental care (with premiums fully paid by Lawfare)
- Flexible hours
- Participation in Lawfare’s 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
