Editorial Fellow

Foreign Policy (FP) is seeking talented, early-career editors for its editorial fellowship program starting in August. This yearlong position offers candidates the chance to work closely with our team of experienced editors and writers, analyzing the most important issues and developments around the world. Editorial fellows can expect to develop their editing skills and take on a growing share of newsroom responsibilities on newsletters, planning, social media, and more.

We’re looking for curious, creative, and collaborative candidates who have a passion for international politics and a commitment to high-quality journalism. We consider fellows to be essential members of the team.

Applicants should have a high level of interest in the nuts and bolts of putting together both a web publication and a print magazine, an ability to navigate the line between academic writing and general-interest journalism, a keen understanding of the news cycle, and know how to juggle multiple projects on tight deadlines.

Applications close on Feb. 10.

Fellows will:

Edit stories for FP and prepare them for publication under the supervision of senior editors

Curate and produce newsletters

Review submissions and participate in pitch meetings

Generate article ideas and help with news planning calendar

Assist in all elements of print and web production, including layouts, research, and fact-checking

Candidates should have:

Strong academic credentials, including at least a bachelor’s degree

Previous journalism experience

Demonstrated interest in world news and international politics, and policy

Preferred: Experience living outside the United States and/or knowledge of a language other than English

Legal right to work in the United States

Compensation: $50,000 annually