Jobs at Council on Foreign Relations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.