Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Editorial Fellow, Foreign Affairs

Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Editorial Fellow, Foreign Affairs City New York State NY Min USD $60,000.00/Yr. Max USD $65,000.00/Yr. Overview ABOUT FOREIGN AFFAIRS 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. Position Summary The Assistant Editor, David M. Rubenstein Editorial 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 2027, and is based in CFR’s New York City office at least four days per week. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are considered institutional anchor days where all staff are required to be onsite. CFR’s remote working schedule is subject to change. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2027. Essential Functions/Responsibilities Review and assess submissions Generate article ideas Fact-check articles Assist with various 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 any other duties or tasks as assigned or required Minimum Qualifications Education BA in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, History, English, Journalism, or a related field, with high academic achievement Related Skills & Other Requirements 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 Required Application Materials 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. Compensation and Benefits The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000, depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. About CFR The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs