Staff Writer/ Editor
About The Position
CFR is building its efforts to cover the news and create relevant content, and this hire will be central to that work. The Staff Writer-Editor monitors global developments, produces clear and timely foreign policy explainers for general audiences, and edits a range of CFR-produced content—from expert commentaries and explainers to trackers and other coverage formats. The ideal candidate brings newsroom instincts, judgment, and pacing to a mission-driven environment. This role will primarily support text-based content, so candidates should have experience editing or writing articles, explainers, analyses, etc.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is required
- At least 3 years of experience in a newsroom or online news publication; candidates should have 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; familiarity with AP style a plus
- Rigorous fact-checking and verification habits
- A solid grounding in foreign policy and international affairs; 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
- Able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven news environment
- Strong collaborative instincts and ability to work across departments
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT a plus
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT a plus
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
Benefits
- award-winning health and wellness program
- on-site fitness center
- generous leave policies
- health insurance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
