Associate Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Reviewing submissions for potential publication on the Lawfare website

• Requesting contributions from writers based on current events and identified gaps in Lawfare's coverage

• Processing accepted submissions to ready them for publication

• Collaborating with our podcast team to create new audio content and daily podcasts

• Contributing to both long-term and short-term research initiatives under the guidance of senior editorial staff

• Ensuring final copyediting and publication posting to the website

• Assisting the managing editor in establishing and maintaining the Lawfare publication schedule

• Contributing to Lawfare podcasts and articles on subjects of specific expertise or necessity as required

• Overseeing the website, which includes rotating featured pieces, posting relevant documents and livestreams, and ensuring quality, in collaboration with the web hosting team

• Handling scheduling and other administrative tasks

• Assisting with fundraising and donor-required documentation as necessary

• Managing and recruiting Lawfare interns

• Performing additional tasks as assigned by Lawfare management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a field related to political science, government, journalism, or history

• Exceptional writing, analytical, and research abilities

• Interest in issues concerning national security

• Capability to work efficiently with minimal oversight

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills

• Initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Prior experience in editing, journalism, the legal sector, or digital media is advantageous

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance (with premiums fully covered by Lawfare)

• Flexible working hours

• Enrollment in Lawfare’s 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match