Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$69k–$75k/yr
Mid level
Position Summary 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 fore…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
Senior
Description NJI is an agency where creativity knows no borders. We navigate the complexities of public affairs, charting new paths across industries and continents to deliver work that sparks conversation, shifts percept…
ABOUT BAKER BOTTS Baker Botts is a leading international law firm recognized for its deep understanding of the industries it serves. With offices across major global markets, the firm delivers sophisticated legal service…
Skills: Media relations, Strategic communications, Public relations, Content creation, Social media management
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
Mid level
Overview Job Title: Digital Content Producer Department: Digital Reporting To: Senior Digital Content Lead Employment Type: Part-Time Location: Washington, DC Work Arrangement: On-Site Pay Transparency: The anticipated s…
Skills: Audio production, Audio editing, Video editing, Adobe Audition, VMIX
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$72k/yr
Mid level
M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company renowned for using commercial advertising to solve the world’s toughest challenges. World Services is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group, and we provide…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$80k–$105k/yr
Senior
M&C Saatchi World Services is a full-service marketing company renowned for using commercial advertising to solve the world’s toughest challenges. World Services is a specialty branch of M&C Saatchi Group, and we provide…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$148k–$257k/yr
Senior+$3.4B raised
We exist to wow our customers. We know we’re doing the right thing when we hear our customers say, “How did I ever live without Coupang?” Born out of an obsession to make shopping, eating, and living easier than ever, we…
Skills: Policy communications, Executive writing, Strategic storytelling, Public affairs, Advocacy
Head of Issues Management & Strategic Policy Communications
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$148k–$257k/yr
Senior+$3.4B raised
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Skills: Crisis communications, Strategic communications, Public policy, Corporate reputation management, Media relations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90/hr–$120/hr
Entry level$5M raised
About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$76k–$110k/yr
Mid level$3.6B raised
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aec…
Skills: Corporate communications, Public relations, Media relations, Executive communications, Copywriting
Creative Arts/Crafts Teachers for K-12 After School
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90/hr–$120/hr
Entry level$5M raised
About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90/hr–$120/hr
Entry level$5M raised
About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$90/hr–$120/hr
Entry level$5M raised
About Togetherhood At Togetherhood, we’re building something special: a vibrant marketplace where passionate educators meet schools and communities hungry for enrichment. Whether it’s arts & crafts, basketball, breakdanc…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Mid level$74M raised
Who we are Semafor is a global news platform for an increasingly complex world in which consumers are overwhelmed by too many news sources and unsure what to trust. We are building Semafor to enable world-class journalis…
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
$65k–$100k/yr
Entry level$4.2B raised
Responsibilities Who We Are: SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscr…
Skills: Broadcast operations, Incident triage, Broadcast automation, Digital routing, Quality control
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site
Entry level$4.2B raised
Who We Are: SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-sup…
Skills: Broadcast operations, Incident triage, Broadcast automation, Digital audio editing, Quality control
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LaJoy Creative is hiring: Director of Events & Operations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$130k–$160k/yr
Senior+
Company Description LaJoy Creative POSITION: Director of Events & Operations REPORTS TO: CEO, LaJoy Creative FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $160,000 (plus commission) LOCATION: Remote – New York …
Skills: Event production, Operations management, Team leadership, Business development, Budgeting
ATH SOLUTIONS, INC.
LaJoy Creative is hiring: Director of Events & Operations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Remote OK
$130k–$160k/yr
Senior+
Company Description LaJoy Creative POSITION: Director of Events & Operations REPORTS TO: CEO, LaJoy Creative FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Exempt SALARY RANGE: $130,000 - $160,000 (plus commission) LOCATION: Remote – New York …
Skills: Event production, Operations management, Team leadership, Business development, Budgeting
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$35k–$75k/yr
Entry level
Who we are: Burson, part of WPP, is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help b…
Skills: Social media strategy, Digital communications, Social listening, Content development, Audience profiling
Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid
$60k–$63k/yr
Entry level
Rational 360 is hiring a talented, detail-obsessed Digital Associate (AI & Automation) to join its quickly growing digital team in its DC office. The ideal candidate will sit on the digital team but specialize in generat…
Skills: Generative AI, Automation, Digital marketing, Data-driven communications, Large language models
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$69k–$75k/yr
Other
bachelor degree
Health insurance, Wellness program, On-site fitness center, Generous leave policies
Posted 40d ago
Apply by Aug 3
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The staff writer/editor will produce and edit foreign policy explainers, commentaries, and digital content for general audiences. They will also monitor news developments, curate the homepage, and collaborate with various departments to package content across multiple formats.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field and at least three years of experience in a newsroom or online publication. Strong writing, editing, and fact-checking skills, along with a solid grounding in international affairs, are required.
Full job description
Position Summary
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.
We are hiring two people for this full-time position, one will be based in CFR’s New York City another will be based in CFR's Washington D.C. offices 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.
Essential Functions/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
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
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
Related Skills & Other Requirements
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
Required Application Materials
Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.
Compensation and Benefits
The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $69,000– $75,000, depending on experience.
In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.
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.
Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a non-profit and nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to improving the understanding of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs through the free exchange of ideas.
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