Council on Foreign Relations
CFR Audience Editor Position
The Audience Editor will play a crucial role in expanding CFR's digital reach and deepening engagement with diverse audiences across platforms. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Audience Strategy & Growth, this position bridges editorial expertise with audience insights to enhance the impact of CFR's authoritative analysis and research. The Audience Editor will inform content decisions, develop distribution strategies, and use data-driven approaches to grow CFR's audience, particularly in supporting our strategy of providing both timely analysis and deep, authoritative content. The ideal candidate is analytically minded but editorially focused, with a passion for international affairs and CFR's mission. You should thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable translating complex foreign policy topics for different audience segments. You'll help CFR balance its authoritative voice with the demands of digital platforms, ensuring our content reaches the audiences who need it most. Major Responsibilities
Partner with editorial teams to inform coverage decisions, suggesting timely stories and evergreen topics that align with audience interests and CFR's research priorities Develop and execute comprehensive audience plans for content distribution, including search optimization, social media programming, newsletter strategies, and notifications Track and analyze audience data, providing actionable insights to editorial teams on content performance and audience behavior Collaborate with Studies department to help extend the reach and impact of research content Optimize content framing and packaging to maximize discoverability and engagement Work cross-functionally with social media, newsletter, and SEO specialists to ensure a coordinated audience strategy Identify opportunities to reach new audiences and deepen engagement with existing ones, as well as emerging platforms and channels to reach target audiences Contribute to regular reports on audience growth and engagement metrics Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree required Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, or related field preferred Experience At least 5 years of experience in digital audience development, preferably in news, policy, or international affairs Demonstrated experience using analytics tools to inform content strategy Experience working in a fast-paced editorial environment Strong understanding of SEO, social media, and other digital distribution channels Experience collaborating with editorial teams to shape content for digital audiences Required Application Materials
Please submit a rsum and cover letter stating your interest in the position. Compensation and Benefits
The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $80,000
$90,000, depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. About CFR
The 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. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.
The Audience Editor will play a crucial role in expanding CFR's digital reach and deepening engagement with diverse audiences across platforms. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Audience Strategy & Growth, this position bridges editorial expertise with audience insights to enhance the impact of CFR's authoritative analysis and research. The Audience Editor will inform content decisions, develop distribution strategies, and use data-driven approaches to grow CFR's audience, particularly in supporting our strategy of providing both timely analysis and deep, authoritative content. The ideal candidate is analytically minded but editorially focused, with a passion for international affairs and CFR's mission. You should thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable translating complex foreign policy topics for different audience segments. You'll help CFR balance its authoritative voice with the demands of digital platforms, ensuring our content reaches the audiences who need it most. Major Responsibilities
Partner with editorial teams to inform coverage decisions, suggesting timely stories and evergreen topics that align with audience interests and CFR's research priorities Develop and execute comprehensive audience plans for content distribution, including search optimization, social media programming, newsletter strategies, and notifications Track and analyze audience data, providing actionable insights to editorial teams on content performance and audience behavior Collaborate with Studies department to help extend the reach and impact of research content Optimize content framing and packaging to maximize discoverability and engagement Work cross-functionally with social media, newsletter, and SEO specialists to ensure a coordinated audience strategy Identify opportunities to reach new audiences and deepen engagement with existing ones, as well as emerging platforms and channels to reach target audiences Contribute to regular reports on audience growth and engagement metrics Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required Qualifications
Education Bachelor's degree required Degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, or related field preferred Experience At least 5 years of experience in digital audience development, preferably in news, policy, or international affairs Demonstrated experience using analytics tools to inform content strategy Experience working in a fast-paced editorial environment Strong understanding of SEO, social media, and other digital distribution channels Experience collaborating with editorial teams to shape content for digital audiences Required Application Materials
Please submit a rsum and cover letter stating your interest in the position. Compensation and Benefits
The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $80,000
$90,000, depending on experience. In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package. About CFR
The 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. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.