Associate Editor
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Associate Editor for Lawfare Institute, ensuring editorial standards and contributing to research and podcasts. Engaging with national security analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing submissions for possible publication on the Lawfare website
- Soliciting submissions from contributors based on current developments and perceived gaps in Lawfare's coverage
- Processing accepted submissions to prepare them for publication
- Working with our podcast team to develop new audio content and daily podcasts
- Contributing to long- and short-term research projects at the direction of the senior editorial staff
- Ensuring final copyediting and posting of publications to the website
- Assisting the managing editor in setting and maintaining the Lawfare publication schedule
- Contributing as needed to Lawfare podcasts and articles on topics of particular expertise or need
- Managing the website, including rotating highlighted pieces, posting relevant documents and livestreams, and controlling quality, in coordination with the web hosting team
- Scheduling and other administrative responsibilities
- Assisting with fundraising and donor-required documentation, as needed
- Managing and hiring Lawfare interns
- Completing other duties as assigned by Lawfare management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in a field related to political science, government, journalism, or history
- Outstanding writing, analytical, and research skills
- Interest in national security issues
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in editing, journalism, the legal industry, or digital media is a plus
Benefits:
- Health and dental care (with premiums fully paid by Lawfare)
- Flexible hours
- Participation in Lawfare’s 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match












