Council on Foreign Relations
Internship, Digital Content, Editorial, Fall 2024
Council on Foreign Relations, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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 Council’s outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America’s foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.
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):
Assist with research for CFR.org Backgrounders, Timelines, Interactives, and In Briefs
Find and analyze data for graphics on CFR.org
Stage edit content published on CFR.org
Write at least one In Brief
Update Backgrounders as needed, including flagship pieces
Perform taxonomy work across CFR.org
Qualifications
Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on Journalism, Communications, International Relations, History, or Political Science
All 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 internship
Previous on-campus work and/or internship experiences in writing and/or editing
Excellent writing, copyediting, and fact checking skills
Strong attention to detail
Additional language skills useful, but not required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, basic HTML, and Google Docs
Pay Rate
$17.50 per hour
About CFRFounded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes
Foreign Affairs , the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
CFR’s Internship Program is made possible through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Robina Foundation, CFR members, and the family and friends of Franklin Williams.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.
The Council’s outreach initiative aims to engage an interested and influential group of Americans from around the country and the world by providing ideas and timely, clear, and accurate information on key international issues. CFR.org, America’s foremost Internet resource for foreign policy and national security analysis, is one of the primary tools for doing so.
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):
Assist with research for CFR.org Backgrounders, Timelines, Interactives, and In Briefs
Find and analyze data for graphics on CFR.org
Stage edit content published on CFR.org
Write at least one In Brief
Update Backgrounders as needed, including flagship pieces
Perform taxonomy work across CFR.org
Qualifications
Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on Journalism, Communications, International Relations, History, or Political Science
All 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 internship
Previous on-campus work and/or internship experiences in writing and/or editing
Excellent writing, copyediting, and fact checking skills
Strong attention to detail
Additional language skills useful, but not required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, basic HTML, and Google Docs
Pay Rate
$17.50 per hour
About CFRFounded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes
Foreign Affairs , the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.
CFR’s Internship Program is made possible through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Robina Foundation, CFR members, and the family and friends of Franklin Williams.
The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.