Associate Editor

The Lawfare Institute

Associate Editor for Lawfare Institute, ensuring editorial standards and contributing to research and podcasts. Engaging with national security analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,800 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

EditingResearchCopyeditingContent ManagementPublication Scheduling

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationInitiativeAbility to Work Independently