Morning Brief Writers wanted (national/global security) | $100-$150 per brief

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: CENTER ON NATIONAL SECURITY AT FORDHAM LAW

The Center on National Security at Fordham Law School seeks editors and writers (remote) for The CNS Soufan Group Morning Brief, the Center’s daily news roundup of stories about national and global security. Sent out each weekday morning, The CNS Soufan Group Morning Brief is an email news round-up that seeks to call attention to the most important current events related to the convergence of national security, civil liberties, judicial proceedings, and foreign policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

On 1-3 mornings per week, draft a daily news brief comprising critical national security issues and their intersection with the rule of law, civil liberties, and human rights in the U.S. and around the world. All drafts are reviewed by the Morning Brief Editors before distribution. All writers will be trained by senior writers and editors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with newsletters
• Experience synthesizing and summarizing reports and long-form articles
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Experience studying or working in foreign affairs or national security
• Strong communication skills and a team player
• BA with a degree in foreign affairs, political science, or a related field. Graduate degree holders are preferred.
• Applicants should possess some knowledge of national security and/or international affairs as well as excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience with writing newsletters or news clips and consolidating detailed reports into informative summaries is recommended.
• Applicants based on the East Coast are preferred.

APPLICATION

To apply please email a resume and cover letter to nationalsecurity@fordham.edu.

SALARY

$100-$150 per brief written

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: nationalsecurity@fordham.edu

Website: https://www.centeronnationalsecurity.org/

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