Job Number:
HC-03839
Date Posted:
March 22, 2026
Position Title:
Foreign Affairs Communications Manager
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC | New York, NY
Contact:
Salary:
$82,000 – $88,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Promotes the scholarship of *Foreign Affairs* magazine, the leading journal for foreign policy analysis published by the Council on Foreign Relations.Develops and executes comprehensive promotion plans for *Foreign Affairs* issue launches (6x per year) and daily online essays, coordinating across editorial and business teams to drive earned media coverage.A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in media engagement and public relations.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute comprehensive promotion plans for *Foreign Affairs* issue launches (6x per year) and daily online essays, coordinating across editorial and business teams to drive earned media coverage.
• Read each *Foreign Affairs* article, tracking publication timelines to maintain a strong pulse on content across the magazine’s full portfolio.
• Monitor world news, external media coverage, and industry updates to inform strategy and effectively position *Foreign Affairs* scholarship.
• Draft compelling pitches, compile and update press lists, engage authors on promotion opportunities, and coordinate with media contacts on coverage opportunities.
• Develop impactful and innovative methods to spotlight *Foreign Affairs* content and brand, remaining nimble in an evolving media landscape.
• Build and maintain a wide network of media contacts across traditional and emerging channels for both reactive and proactive media engagement.
Qualifications:
• Strong news judgment and deep understanding of the media ecosystem, particularly the foreign policy media ecosystem.
• Proven ability to understand complex foreign policy issues and international affairs.
• Superior writing, verbal, and digital communications skills with proven ability to execute sensitive communications.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with media contacts across TV, print, podcast, and newsletter platforms.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment using digital tools, including website content management systems.
• Comfortable providing counsel to senior executives.
Instructions:
Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.
Other:
The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $82,000 – $88,000, depending on experience.
