Research and Writing Internship (Remote - Fall 2022)
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE This role will involve working on some combination of the following responsibilities. Please be sure to review examples of our work including our newsletters, Defining Democracy narratives, and videos prior to applying!
Newsletters: https://rdi.org/category/newsletter/
Defining Democracy narratives: https://rdi.org/defining-democracy-overview/
Videos: https://rdi.org/videos/
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Exceptional undergraduates, graduate students, and recent grads should apply
Highly organized and uniquely detail oriented
Politically well-informed with a strong belief in RDI’s mission and values along with a desire to promote liberal democracy
A clear, concise, and impactful writing style with an ability to communicate complex ideas simply along with significant research experience
Experience on Capitol Hill, a political campaign, or with a similarly-focused nonprofit/NGO is a plus
Open-minded and willing to interact with a range of often-conflicting political worldviews
Social, articulate, and a self-starter unafraid to take initiative with minimal oversight
Experience with Google Suite
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be a significant plus: U.S. politics; international relations; and/or government & democracy
While not required, proficiency in a foreign language (particularly Russian, Spanish, or Chinese) is a plus
Additional Information
LOGISTICS & BENEFITS
We recruit on a rolling basis. PLEASE SEND A RESUME, BRIEF COVER LETTER, AND A SHORT WRITING SAMPLE (~500 WORDS) ON A SOCIAL, POLITICAL, HISTORICAL, OR EDUCATIONAL TOPIC THAT OFFERS A STRONG COHERENT & COMPELLING ARGUMENT. The writing style should not be overly academic—the point is to see how well you write something meant to be read by the public. PLEASE ALSO INDICATE YOUR DESIRED START DATE AND HOURS PER WEEK IN YOUR COVER LETTER. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED. The Renew Democracy Initiative is an equal-opportunity employer.