Head Editor, Global Policy Publications

Society for Scholarly Publishing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Generous leave policies

Wellness program

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking a Senior Editorial Director to lead CFR's Publications team, ensuring that CFR's research reports and other publications are high-quality and high-impact. The role is based in CFR's New York or Washington, DC, office on a hybrid basis.

The editor serves as a hands‑on editor who edits or top‑edits all CFR reports, works closely with authors, and guides proposals through publishing, while mentoring staff and shaping standards and workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, economics, history, English, journalism, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Edit or top-edit CFR reports to strengthen argument, structure, clarity, accuracy, and policy relevance.

Skills

Editing skills

Editorial judgment

Project management

Diplomacy & interpersonal skills

Editorial standards

Tech publication formats

U.S. foreign policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in international relations / related field

10+ years editing experience

Experience mentoring editorial staff

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations is seeking a Senior Editorial Director to lead CFR's Publications team, ensuring that CFR's research reports and other publications are high-quality and high-impact. The role is based in CFR's New York or Washington, DC, office on a hybrid basis.

The editor serves as a hands‑on editor who edits or top‑edits all CFR reports, works closely with authors, and guides proposals through publishing, while mentoring staff and shaping standards and workflows.