Summer 2021 Research & Communications Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Sector: Non Profit
Experience: Internship
Start Date: May, 24th 2021
Internship period: The internship will run for a minimum of 3 months and interns are required to work full-time.
Payment: KEI will offer a monthly stipend.
KEI is looking to hire: 2 Research interns and 1 Communications Intern
About the Korea Economic Institute (KEI):
KEI is an established public policy institute focused on the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-Korea relationship. KEI is currently seeking graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students with a clear interest in U.S.-Korea bilateral issues for its Summer 2021 intern class.
Scope of the internship:
- Interns will develop a deeper understanding of the major policies concerning the economic, political, and security aspects of U.S.-Korea relations.
- Interns also gain valuable experience in the areas of professional writing, policy research, data collection and analysis, and event planning.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on political, economic, and security issues related to the Korean peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations
- Draft weekly newsletter covering the important domestic and international trends in South Korea
- Contribute to KEI’s The Peninsula blog
- Track daily news relevant to the Korean peninsula
- Attend and draft reports on conference and seminars
- Provide administrative and event support
COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP:
Main duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Assist with various multimedia projects, including the identification of appropriate images and video clips
- Help draft collateral for KEI's public-facing social media platforms, including graphic and video materials
- Participate in discussions to shape the direction of the organization's public-facing multimedia products
- Assist with collecting data for inclusion in KEI's measurements of its performance in traditional media and social media
- Contribute to drafting segments of KEI's weekly newsletter
Qualifications
Who can apply: Graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students with an interest in US - Korea relations.
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP:
- Graduate student and exceptional undergraduate student with a background in political science, economics, international relations, or Asian studies
- An interest in international affairs, especially issues regarding the Korean peninsula
- Excellent attention to detail, professional demeanor, and strong computer skills
- Excellent writing and analysis skills
- Statistical, data science, or other data analysis skills are desirable
- Korean language skills preferred but not required
- Ability to work remotely and independently with good organization skills
COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP (Not required but preferred):
- Experience with managing social media platforms, particularly creating and scheduling social media content
- Experience acquiring multimedia materials from creative commons
- Copywriting experience
- Experience with open-source research
- Experience with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
- Journalism or communication background
Application instructions
Please fill out the application form on the apply link along with a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. Due to the high volume of applications, KEI recommends that you apply early as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.