Job Description
Foreign Policy is a global media company dedicated to explaining the world's most complex issues. They are seeking an Events Research Fellow to support the development of high-level global convenings by producing speaker briefings, conducting research, and creating written materials that translate complex international issues into compelling event programming. Responsibilities Produce concise, well-sourced event and session sketches, briefing documents, and background materials to support moderators, speakers, and event programming Research and recommend speakers and participants aligned with event themes and audience goals Draft clear, professional written materials, including briefing notes, speaker rationales, invitations, and internal summaries Conduct research across Foreign Policy’s core coverage areas, including geopolitics, economics, climate, technology, security, and global health Support development of session descriptions, moderator notes, event sketches, and related programming materials as needed Research, verify, and maintain contact information, lists, trackers, and shared materials that support event development and outreach Track relevant developments and fact-check information used in event briefs and related copy Collaborate with FP Events, Editorial, and external stakeholders to support high-quality, well-informed programming Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in international affairs, public policy, journalism, political science, history, or a related field Demonstrated research and writing experience, with the ability to synthesize complex topics clearly, accurately, and concisely Strong familiarity with one or more of the core issues Foreign Policy covers, and broad interest across global affairs Strong judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy Ability to draft polished, professional correspondence for internal and external audiences Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment Collaborative, proactive communicator comfortable working across teams Experience producing memos, briefing documents, policy notes, backgrounders, or similar written materials for senior stakeholders Company Overview Foreign Policy is a magazine for global politics, affairs, current events, and domestic and international policy. It is a sub-organization of Graham Holdings. It was founded in 1970, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is