POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Deputy Editor, CFR.org
Full Time
Department: CFR.org

CFR.org is the Council's award-winning web site that is a leading source of content, analysis, and foreign policy options.  It publishes a mix of resources, including interactive Crisis Guides, Daily News briefs, backgrounders, and interviews with foreign policy leaders.  CFR.org collaborates closely with CFR's think tank staff on its content, and features insights from CFR Fellows in a number of ways, including Expert Briefs, op-eds, and podcasts.

Under the direction of the Editor, the Deputy Editor will contribute to CFR.org's new editorial strategy, which is aimed at enriching the site's offerings from CFR scholars, meetings, and published materials. The responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Manage all aspects of daily publishing for CFR.org.


• Coordinate with CFR's Studies Department on developing and packaging editorial content that will identify and analyze major foreign policy issues. Work with Fellows to ensure swift response to breaking news with policy implications.


• Oversee day-to-day editing and assignments as well as changes to the home page


• Lead website development initatives


• Edit short form web-only work from Fellows, such as Expert Briefs and First Takes


• Writing content as assigned by the Editor


• Assist Editor in setting content and editorial strategy


• Directly supervise the CFR.org team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum five years experience in writing and/or editing foreign policy analysis; preferably with an on-line publication


• Excellent knowledge of a wide range of U. S. foreign policy issues, especially global economic and financial issues


• Experience in a policy-related position a plus, along with ability to translate policy issues into concise language


• Related experience in web publishing, including production and editing of digital audio, photo, and interactive media editing


• Experience supervising an editorial team in a deadline-driven environment


• Graduate degree in international relations or a related field

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including generous leave policies and health insurance programs, an on-site fitness center, and professional development training.