Executive Assistant, Digital Content

Overview:

CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Position Summary:

The EA, DC will be required to be fully onsite to assist the VP, CDCO with significant projects. This position requires a high level of organization, proactivity, and attention to detail.

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

• Provide high-level administrative support to the VP, CDCO, including calendar management, meeting preparation, correspondence, and travel coordination
• Track departmental expenses, managing the VP, CDCO’s corporate credit card, and coordinating invoice payments and reimbursements
• Act as a point of contact for the Digital Content department, handling incoming requests from internal and external stakeholders and directing them to the appropriate people; build important internal and external relationships important to facilitate departmental success
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication from/to the office of the VP, CDCO with leaders and staff across the organization
• Draft and edit communications, presentations, and reports on behalf of the VP, CDCO
• Attend meetings with the VP, CDCO, and, when appropriate, and take notes for follow-up and/or circulation
• Handle ad-hoc projects as assigned by the VP, CDCO, which may include coordinating cross-departmental initiatives or assisting with high-priority tasks
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, marketing, international relations is preferred, but not required
• An interest in foreign policy, international relations, and digital media

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• The ability to meet demanding deadlines with a positive attitude and interact with members and the public in a professional manner
• The ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management tools such as Airtable or similar, and other digital content platforms
• Familiarity with overseeing budgets and tracking expenses
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail
• A team player with capacity to take initiative, demonstrate flexibility, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Related experience that required judgment

Required Application Materials:

• Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000, depending on experience.
• In addition to competitive salaries, CFR provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

About CFR:

To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) 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 Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.