The Global Communications and Media Relations department is responsible for developing and executing strategies to promote CFR's work and build on CFR's and Foreign Affairs' reputation as a leading resource on foreign policy.

The major responsibilities of this position will include:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement CFR's communications and media relations strategies in partnership with the President; the Vice President, Global Communications and Media Relations; and senior management.
• Oversee and manage all departmental functions in a deadline-driven environment.
• Develop coordinated and consistent institutional messaging to the media, CFR members, and the general public.
• Manage media relations and CFR's response to breaking news, including a breaking news conference call series, press briefings, and booking of CFR fellows and other CFR experts in the media.
• Write, review, and edit news releases for CFR content.
• Develop and oversee a promotional strategy for CFR.org and ForeignAffairs.com content, including for blogs, videos, interactives, and other online content.
• Develop and oversee the institutional social media strategy, including the organization's Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.
• Oversee media promotion of Foreign Affairs' products.
• Work with CFR experts on media appearances, messaging, writing, and press outreach.
• Develop effective metrics and measures to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of CFR's media strategies.
• Supervise departmental staff in New York and Washington, DC, including assigning priorities and setting deadlines.
• Represent the department in cross-departmental initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least ten years of communications and media relations experience in a high-profile organization; with strong experience with digital strategy, including social media and website messaging
• Significant managerial and supervisory experience in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment
• Outstanding writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Degree in a related field with demonstrated interest in and knowledge of international affairs
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and database management
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours in response to the international news cycle
• Knowledge of web and social media analytics, email service providers, and CRM applications, a plus

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. Founded in 1921, CFR is dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens to better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR, with headquarters located in New York City and an office in Washington, DC, conducts outreach programs to target constituencies nationwide. The organization's 4,500+ members are leaders in global issues and include representatives from a broad range of fields. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs. CFR provides commentary and analysis about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org, on ForeignAffairs.com, and through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: March 2012

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: March 2012

CFR's David Rockefeller Studies Program is one of the country's largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Director of Studies office manages and administers staffing, budgeting, fundraising, and developing and implementing departmental procedures for the David Rockefeller Studies Program. The program coordinator will work under the direction of the director of studies and deputy director for studies administration to help support the wide range of department activities. The principal responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, editing, proofreading, and tracking written material, including weekly reports, newsletters, memos, department documents, and institutional requests
• Managing departmental projects, including the Studies Program's advisory committee and the State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program
• Acting as departmental liaison for coordinating staff meetings, special projects, and communications with staff
• Providing administrative support to the director of studies, including greeting visitors, maintaining records, processing invoices, and handling the director's budget
• Providing administrative support to the deputy director, including scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings
• Providing operational support to staff within the Director of Studies office and assistance to the larger Studies Program as needed, including assisting with one-off meetings, ad-hoc research, and special projects
• Training Studies staff on departmental policies and procedures, and managing the Director of Studies office's intern

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts with high academic credentials in a related field, including international relations, political science, history, area studies, English, other
• At least three years work experience, preferably with administrative experience. Experience in overseeing and managing multiple projects for at least two years preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities, both independently and as part of a team
• Outstanding professional judgment and demeanor

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. Founded in 1921, CFR is dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens to better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR, with headquarters located in New York City and an office in Washington, DC, conducts outreach programs to target constituencies nationwide. The organization's 4,500+ members are leaders in global issues and include representatives from a broad range of fields. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs. CFR provides commentary and analysis about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org, on ForeignAffairs.com, and through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: April 2012

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: May 2012

Salary: Mid-thirties, based on education and experience

The Council's Studies Program is one of the country's largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program's aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

The Research Associate will work under the direction of the C.V. Starr Senior Fellow and Director for Asia Studies, Elizabeth Economy. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Researching specific areas as requested by the Fellow. Tracking news and data sources on China's economic and political developments, as well as issues related to U.S.-China relations, energy and environment, and Asian regional security concerns.
• Assisting with writing assignments, including articles, book chapters, presentations, research briefs, and business writing
• Managing budgets, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information,and preparing vouchers for reimbursement
• Coordinating events, including arranging mailings, preparing invitations, travel arrangements, scheduling, corresponding with speakers and presiders, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support
• Providing administrative support to the Fellow, including answering telephones, arranging travel for speaking engagements, handling correspondence, filing, and responding to requests for information

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in international relations or Asia studies
• Strong command of Mandarin (reading)
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research, proofreading, and editing skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Email, including advanced functions such as mail merge
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Experience with blogs a plus
• 1-2 years related internship, administrative and/or research experience

he Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. Founded in 1921, CFR is dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens to better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR, with headquarters located in New York City and an office in Washington, DC, conducts outreach programs to target constituencies nationwide. The organization's 4,500+ members are leaders in global issues and include representatives from a broad range of fields. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs. CFR provides commentary and analysis about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org, on ForeignAffairs.com, and through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above contact information. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted: April 2012

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: April 2012

CFR aims to deepen its commitment to the increasingly important issues at the intersection of international relations and international economics by recruiting a policy-focused macroeconomist who can apply the analytical tools of the discipline to questions faced by decision makers in the private sector and government. The macroeconomist could come to CFR either on an open-ended, full-time basis or for a defined period, such as a one- or two-year sabbatical.

The research focus of the macroeconomist would shift with events, but illustrative examples based on today's environment might include:

• The turmoil in the eurozone, including questions relating to the cost/benefit facing key European countries as they debate whether to retain the common currency or support new forms of economic integration.
• The fiscal and economic-competitiveness challenge facing the United States.
• Threats to the status of the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency.
• The general loss of dynamism in mature industrial democracies and the challenge to globalization presented by rising powers that may wish to play by different rules.

The macroeconomist should be versatile enough to contribute to the work of CFR via:

• Long-form writing, e.g., books , scholarly articles, and contributions to journals such as Foreign Affairs.
• Short-form commentary, e.g., newspaper op-eds, radio and TV appearances, and other efforts to influence a broad audience.
• CFR programming, including meetings, roundtables, and briefings to corporate leaders, government officials, and the media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Economics.
• Experience of working in government, multilateral institutions, or the markets.
• An ability to combine depth of scholarship with breadth of outreach.
• Strong writing credentials

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. Founded in 1921, CFR is dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens to better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR, with headquarters located in New York City and an office in Washington, DC, conducts outreach programs to target constituencies nationwide. The organization's 4,500+ members are leaders in global issues and include representatives from a broad range of fields. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs. CFR provides commentary and analysis about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org, on ForeignAffairs.com, and through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above contact information. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: November 2011

Salary: Based on education and experience

CFR is looking for an experienced PHP developer to extend the capabilities of ForeignAffairs.com, the website of the bimonthly magazine Foreign Affairs, the premier journal in its field. If hired, you will join a team of ten other Web professionals who together make up a dedicated Web group within CFR. Day-to-day, you will report to the lead Web producer Foreign Affairs and work closely the magazine's circulation, advertising, and editorial groups. Candidates with experience working on media and/or ecommerce sites backed by the Drupal content management system are strongly preferred.

The responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Coordinating closely with outside developers at the magazine's fulfillment vendor and using APIs to access customer databases.
• Guided by A/B testing, creating customer workflows designed to increase visitor conversions.
• Improving paywall flexibility and creating mechanisms for rapidly testing new products.
• Enhancing syndication feeds for exchanging content with partner sites.
• Developing a new storefront for merchandising an expanded set of product offerings.
• Enhancing the back-end ad-serving software to enable a greater variety of advertising strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience as a Web developer in LAMP environments.
• Experience in Drupal module development or related Drupal activities highly preferred.
• Experience working on paid content or other ecommerce sites preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Mastery of standards-based Web technologies; understanding of the open-source software milieu.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate with non-technical professionals outside the Web department.
• Demonstrated interest in and dedication to learning about innovation on the Intranet; for example through github repositories, blogging, etc.

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 4,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter with salary requirements to the Human Resources department at the above address. INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: May 2012

Council on Foreign Relations

Human Resources Office

58 E. 68th St., New York, NY 10065

FAX: (212) 434-9893

humanresources@cfr.org

www.cfr.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Research Associate, India, Pakistan, South Asia

Salary: Mid thirties, based on education and experience

The Council's Studies Program is one of the country's largest foreign policy think tanks with a widely respected and influential research staff. The Studies Program's aim is to advance the discussion of American foreign policy and international affairs through its writing, publications, public outreach, and discussions.

The Research Associate will work under the direction of the Senior Fellow for India, Pakistan, and South Asia and focus on tracking and analyzing political, economic and security dynamics throughout the region. The Research Associate will also focus on U.S. diplomatic, assistance and military/intelligence policies, with a special emphasis on Pakistan, Afghanistan, and India.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Researching specific areas as requested by the Fellow.
• Assisting with the drafting, proofreading and editing of articles, book chapters, and other written material, under the direction of the Fellow.
• Tracking news and data sources on issues related to U.S. foreign policy and national security interests in South Asia.
• Providing administrative support to the Fellow, including answering telephones, handling correspondence, filing, and responding to requests for information.
• Coordinating events, including arranging mailings, preparing invitations, making travel arrangements, scheduling, corresponding with speakers, helping to prepare background papers and materials for distribution, and providing other logistical support.
• Managing budgets, including preparing budgets and tracking monthly statements, monitoring grant information and writing reports and requests, creating and updating Excel spreadsheets, and preparing vouchers for reimbursement.
• Assisting fellow with social media outreach, including publishing a blog, website, video, and/or using social media applications such as Twitter, Google+, etc., as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA degree in International Relations or a related field, with superior academic achievement; demonstrated interest and academic background in South Asia and security studies required, with a particular focus on Pakistan. Masters preferred.
• 1+ years related administrative and/or internship experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding research, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Email, including advanced functions such as mail merge.

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. Founded in 1921, CFR is dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens to better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR, with headquarters located in New York City and an office in Washington, DC, conducts outreach programs to target constituencies nationwide. The organization's 4,500+ members are leaders in global issues and include representatives from a broad range of fields. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs. CFR provides commentary and analysis about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org, on ForeignAffairs.com, and through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above address. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Posted May 2012

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: April 2012

CFR aims to deepen its commitment to the increasingly important issues at the intersection of international relations and international economics by recruiting a policy-focused macroeconomist who can apply the analytical tools of the discipline to questions faced by decision makers in the private sector and government. The macroeconomist could come to CFR either on an open-ended, full-time basis or for a defined period, such as a one- or two-year sabbatical.

The research focus of the macroeconomist would shift with events, but illustrative examples based on today's environment might include:

• The turmoil in the eurozone, including questions relating to the cost/benefit facing key European countries as they debate whether to retain the common currency or support new forms of economic integration.
• The fiscal and economic-competitiveness challenge facing the United States.
• Threats to the status of the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency.
• The general loss of dynamism in mature industrial democracies and the challenge to globalization presented by rising powers that may wish to play by different rules.

The macroeconomist should be versatile enough to contribute to the work of CFR via:

• Long-form writing, e.g., books , scholarly articles, and contributions to journals such as Foreign Affairs.
• Short-form commentary, e.g., newspaper op-eds, radio and TV appearances, and other efforts to influence a broad audience.
• CFR programming, including meetings, roundtables, and briefings to corporate leaders, government officials, and the media.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Economics.
• Experience of working in government, multilateral institutions, or the markets.
• An ability to combine depth of scholarship with breadth of outreach.
• Strong writing credentials

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. Founded in 1921, CFR is dedicated to being a resource for its members, government officials, business executives, journalists, educators and students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens to better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries. CFR, with headquarters located in New York City and an office in Washington, DC, conducts outreach programs to target constituencies nationwide. The organization's 4,500+ members are leaders in global issues and include representatives from a broad range of fields. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent journal on international affairs. CFR provides commentary and analysis about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org, on ForeignAffairs.com, and through social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Qualified candidates should email, fax, or mail a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at the above contact information. PLEASE INCLUDE THE POSITION NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR EMAIL. The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

Council on Foreign Relations
Human Resources Office
58 E. 68th St., NY, NY 10065
FAX +1 212.434.9893
humanresources@cfr.org
www.cfr.org

Posted: November 2011