Jobs at Council on Foreign Relations

Researches ongoing and emerging conflicts, especially in Africa and the Middle East, for the Global Conflict Tracker. Responsibilities include conflict analysis, data visualization, news tracking and fact-checking, editing, social media and newsletter content, website content management, project budget tracking, grant reporting, and occasional event or logistical support.

Leads media relations and executive communications for the Council’s president, developing proactive strategies, cultivating national and international media relationships, and drafting briefing materials, talking points, op-eds, newsletters, and digital content. Expands the president’s social media presence and public profile, advises senior executives, manages issues communications, and coordinates media opportunities, partnerships, collaborations, and events.

Conduct research on geoeconomics, sanctions, export controls, trade, finance, and economic statecraft. Support writing through fact-checking, editing, and formatting; coordinate events and external communications; manage travel and administrative tasks; track program finances and budgets in Excel; and assist with social media and other departmental initiatives.

Coordinates logistics and administrative support for internal, external, virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. Responsibilities include room setup, catering, audiovisual coordination, vendor and partner collaboration, Zoom hosting, invoice tracking, scheduling, client relations, and onsite event execution. Requires strong organization, customer service, communication, problem-solving, and administrative skills, along with flexibility for nonstandard hours and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Manages HR department operations, cross-functional projects, meetings, events, communications, and process documentation. Provides confidential executive assistance to the CHRO, including calendar and travel coordination, expense and invoice processing, contract review, document management, and meeting preparation. Serves as a liaison across HR teams and organizational stakeholders while handling sensitive information, tracking priorities, and coordinating departmental activities.

Researches, develops, and produces original video content including documentaries, explainers, social videos, and podcasts. Writes scripts and interview questions, conducts interviews, operates professional camera and lighting equipment, and edits platform-native content. Collaborates with experts, writers, editors, vendors, and production staff while managing schedules and deliverables. The role also requires video SEO awareness, motion graphics knowledge, licensing coordination, and strong interest in international affairs and foreign policy.

Supports earned media strategy for CFR’s Studies Department by drafting press releases, media advisories, pitches, and journalist resources. Maintains media lists, tracks mentions, monitors inquiries, updates online media highlights, and supports events and virtual briefings. The role also assists with communications team onboarding and intern recruitment and supervision. Candidates need strong writing and editing skills, knowledge of international affairs and media landscapes, and experience with media monitoring, engagement tools, CRMs, and ESPs.

Supports directors in managing a defense and national security program’s operations, publications, events, budgets, marketing, digital presence, grants, and projects. Coordinates authors, fellows, interns, speakers, and internal departments; edits and proofreads research materials; organizes conferences; assists with funding proposals and reports; and handles scheduling, travel, and administrative tasks. The role requires strong writing, editing, organization, project management, and knowledge of defense and national security.

Manage fellowship program operations, including marketing, applicant recruitment and screening, fellow placements, applicant communications, content editing, budget and grant tracking, reimbursements, reporting, and event logistics. Coordinate information sessions, conferences, travel support, and program materials while supporting the director and fellows across Washington, DC, and New York.

Writes and edits foreign policy explainers and digital content for general audiences. Responsibilities include copyediting, fact-checking, news monitoring, homepage curation, content pitching, newsletter and multimedia support, and collaboration with graphics and data teams. The role requires strong newsroom judgment, writing and editing skills, foreign policy knowledge, and the ability to work quickly in a deadline-driven environment.

Provides reception, visitor screening, phone management, customer service, badge and access coordination, meeting and event support, and administrative assistance to Finance, Legal, and other teams. Responsibilities include scheduling, expense reports, invoice processing, document preparation, deadline tracking, travel booking, visitor management, and coordination with facilities and events staff. The role is fully onsite in Washington, D.C., with regular overtime and occasional weekend work.

Supports an energy and climate foreign policy fellow through research, fact-checking, editing, publication preparation, event coordination, scheduling, travel administration, correspondence, and social media outreach. The role also assists with book and report production, study groups, podcasts, blogs, videos, and coordination with external organizations. Requires strong research, writing, organization, project management, and communication skills, plus at least one year of related administrative or internship experience.

Coordinates corporate and CEO programming, including topic research, proposal development, speaker coordination, event logistics, communications, marketing support, database management, and event staffing. The role supports virtual and in-person programs for senior corporate executives and business-policy experts while providing administrative and cross-departmental assistance.

Leads accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable operations for a nonprofit organization. Oversees financial close, reporting, grants, cost allocations, investments, audits, compliance filings, internal controls, and process automation. Manages and develops finance staff while partnering with FP&A, programs, development, auditors, and senior leadership to ensure accurate financial stewardship and strategic alignment.

Provides executive and departmental administrative support to senior leaders across Development and Corporate/CEO Programs. Responsibilities include calendar and travel management, expenses, contracts, invoices, budgets, meeting coordination, minutes, communications, action-item tracking, guest logistics, event support, and cross-department liaison work. The role requires discretion, strong organization, communication, judgment, multitasking, and at least five years of relevant experience. It is based primarily onsite in Washington, DC.