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The Senior Editorial Director leads CFR’s Publications team, ensuring that the organization’s research reports and other publications are as high-quality and high-impact as possible. The Senior Editorial Director also serves as a hands-on editor who edits or top-edits all reports, working closely with authors and other editors to improve argument, clarity, style, and structure.\nThis position is based in CFR’s New York or Washington, DC, office on a hybrid basis. CFR defines hybrid status as working at least four days a week on site, with Tuesday through Thursday considered institutional anchor days when all staff are required to be onsite.\nEssential Functions/Responsibilities\nEdit or top-edit all CFR reports, working with leading foreign policy experts to strengthen the argument, structure, clarity, accuracy, and policy relevance of their work \nSet and uphold CFR’s editorial standards for research publications, shaping the quality and voice of the think tank’s work \nOversee the CFR Publications team, supervising and mentoring staff and building a culture of editorial excellence \nWork closely with CFR fellows and other authors throughout the editorial process, providing substantive guidance on framing, argument, and presentation \nSet editorial priorities, working with the team to manage schedules, solve problems, and ensure the timely publication of research \nDevelop and improve editorial policies and processes, maintaining rigorous standards while adapting to changing technologies, formats, and audience needs \nManage and cultivate a network of freelance editors and designers \nMake editorial judgments when major questions of quality, argument, or style arise \nRepresent the Publications team across the organization, building effective working relationships with Digital, Communications, and other departments to expand the impact and reach of CFR’s research \nGuide fellows through the book-publishing process, advising them on proposals and publishers and connecting them with literary agents \nPerform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required. \nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, history, English, journalism, or a related field. \nAt least ten years of editing experience, which may include work at a journal, magazine, nonprofit organization, academic institution, think tank, book publisher, newspaper, or online news site \nExperience managing, mentoring, and developing editorial staff, including setting priorities, allocating work, and providing constructive feedback \nDemonstrated knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and international relations, including familiarity with major contemporary issues and debates. \nRelated Skills & Other Requirements\nFirst-rate editing skills, including the ability to strengthen argument, structure, clarity, and accessibility \nDemonstrated ability to edit authors who are subject-matter experts, rendering complex work into clear prose while maintaining good relations \nExcellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills \nExceptional editorial judgment and an ear for language \nDeep knowledge of editorial standards and workflows \nStrong project management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple publications simultaneously and meet deadlines \nFamiliarity with or openness to new technologies and publication formats \nRequired Application Materials\nPlease submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.\nCompensation and Benefits\nThe full-time annual compensation range for this position is $165,000 - $195,000, depending on experience.\nIn 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.\nAbout CFR\nThe 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. 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