You: Must be a student in international relations, political science, journalism, or related field with internship experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media, and a passion for global issues.

You will track news stories, manage media mentions, and assist with social media posts & press inquiries for a global communications internship at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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United States

Washington, DC

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The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher. 

CFR's think tank is composed of more than fifty full-time and adjunct fellows who cover the major regions and significant issues shaping today's international agenda. 

CFR's website, www.cfr.org, is a trusted, nonpartisan source of timely analysis and context on international events and trends.

CFR publishes the bimonthly Foreign Affairs magazine, widely-considered to be the most influential magazine for the analysis and debate of foreign policy and economics.

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Council on Foreign Relations

The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.

<h2>Overview</h2>All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina&nbsp;Franklin&nbsp;Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning, and much more.&nbsp;The Global Communications and Media Relations department focuses on maximizing the presence of CFR in print, broadcast, and online media outlets and on promoting CFR’s roster of products, which includes on-the-record events, CFR books, Council Special Reports, Task Force reports, working papers, online publications and interactive features, and&nbsp;Foreign Affairs&nbsp;articles. The department also works to ensure that CFR experts are visible in the news media.&nbsp;CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.&nbsp;<ul><li>CFR’s fall&nbsp;internship program gives interns the opportunity to choose whether to work in our&nbsp;office&nbsp;in a&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;capacity (half in the&nbsp;office, and half&nbsp;remote), or on an offsite fully&nbsp;remote&nbsp;basis.&nbsp;</li></ul>The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):<ul><li>Identify top international news stories and developments</li><li>Track weekly mentions of CFR publications and experts to include in the department's weekly media highlight</li><li>Respond to press inquiries in the departmental email inbox</li><li>Conduct research on media outlets to create targeted press outreach lists</li><li>Assisting with drafting social media posts across all platforms</li><li>Noting key social media statistics</li><li>Assisting the digital marketing team, as needed</li><li>Provide additional communications and media relations support, as needed</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in international relations, political science, journalism, PR/marketing, or public affairs</li><li>All applicants should&nbsp;have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship</li><li>Previous internship experience in at media organizations, think thanks, non-profit organizations, NGOs, or PR firms preferred</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft&nbsp;Office&nbsp;suite, as well as social media channels and research databases</li><li>Ability to multitask and work well collectively in a fast-paced environment</li><li>A demonstrated interest in media relations and public affairs, or foreign policy/international affairs and global issues preferred</li></ul>

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Bachelors

OverviewAll who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning, and much more. The Global Communications and Media Relations department focuses on maximizing the presence of CFR in print, broadcast, and online media outlets and on promoting CFR’s roster of products, which includes on-the-record events, CFR books, Council Special Reports, Task Force reports, working papers, online publications and interactive features, and Foreign Affairs articles. The department also works to ensure that CFR experts are visible in the news media. CFR internships are paid, require a 14 - 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis. CFR’s fall internship program gives interns the opportunity to choose whether to work in our office in a hybrid capacity (half in the office, and half remote), or on an offsite fully remote basis. The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):Identify top international news stories and developmentsTrack weekly mentions of CFR publications and experts to include in the department's weekly media highlightRespond to press inquiries in the departmental email inboxConduct research on media outlets to create targeted press outreach listsAssisting with drafting social media posts across all platformsNoting key social media statisticsAssisting the digital marketing team, as neededProvide additional communications and media relations support, as neededQualifications:Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in international relations, political science, journalism, PR/marketing, or public affairsAll applicants should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internshipPrevious internship experience in at media organizations, think thanks, non-profit organizations, NGOs, or PR firms preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office suite, as well as social media channels and research databasesAbility to multitask and work well collectively in a fast-paced environmentA demonstrated interest in media relations and public affairs, or foreign policy/international affairs and global issues preferred

Internship, Global Communications and Media Relations, Fall 2024

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