Associate Editor, Artificial Intelligence

About the role

We are seeking an associate editor focused on the Lawfare Institute's new AI Research Program. This role involves reviewing submissions, soliciting contributions, processing and preparing articles for publication, and assisting with various research projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing submissions for possible publication on the Lawfare website, focusing on AI-related content
• Soliciting submissions from contributors based on current developments and perceived gaps in AI and national security coverage
• Processing accepted submissions to prepare them for publication
• Working with the podcast team to develop new audio content and daily podcasts, including guest coordination, prep research, show notes, and social clips
• Contributing to long- and short-term research projects at the direction of the senior editorial staff, including supporting the program’s commissioned papers and visiting fellows
• Maintaining AI-related tracking resources, such as AI on the Docket and the Section 230 Tracker
• Assisting with the logistics of the program’s workshops and briefings
• Ensuring final copyediting and posting of publications to the website
• 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

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to political science, government, journalism, history, law, or a technology-related discipline
• Outstanding writing, analytical, and research skills
• An interest in artificial intelligence, technology policy, and national security issues
• Familiarity with AI and technology-policy debates is preferred
• The ability to engage credibly with AI capabilities and their legal and policy implications is a plus
• Experience in editing, journalism, the legal industry, or digital media is a plus
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and organizational skills, and work in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided application link to submit the following documents:

• A resume that shows the experience and education requested above
• A cover letter of no more than two pages that explains how you plan to apply your skills and experiences to Lawfare
• A brief writing sample of no more than 1500 words
• Two references, with email addresses, of people directly familiar with your work

Questions can be directed to applications@lawfaremedia.org.

The Pay Range For This Role Is 48,800 - 60,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))