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Intern, Center for International Media Assistance / Fall 2016 -- (Job #1645

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Company/Organization: National Endowment for Democrracy

Description:

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally funded, private, nonprofit grant making organization that works to support freedom around the world. The Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), an initiative of NED, approaches its mission by providing information, building networks, conducting research, and highlighting the indispensable role independent media play in the creation and development of sustainable democracies around the world.
Position Summary:
CIMA is currently seeking an intern for fall 2016. The unpaid internship is open to current graduate or undergraduate students. Working on a small team, the intern will play a key role in supporting CIMA’s core activities, including assisting with events, publications, and mailings. The Intern will also have the opportunity, under CIMA staff guidance, to conduct their own research and contribute to CIMA’s blog on a topic relevant to their interests. The internship is a unique opportunity to learn more about an emerging field in development and media. The position is based in Washington, D.C.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Manage CIMA’s subscription-based email listings.
• Assist with updating and maintaining CIMA’s website, as well as design and format of CIMA reports.
• Attend meetings and hearings on media development topics as necessary.
• Assist with arranging and executing meetings, events and social media.

Qualifications:

Requirements:
• Candidate must be a registered student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate-level program; and be able to receive college credit or transcript notation of participation in our program for each semester of the internship. An independent study option, if approved by your university is also possible.
• Qualified candidates should have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, maintain a strong work ethic and have sharp attention to detail. Students must also have strong computer skills.
• Applicants should have an interest in journalism, international relations, development, and/or democracy work.
Qualifications:
• The internship is open to current undergraduate or graduate students.
• Applicants must have experience with content management systems (Drupal preferred), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Illustrator preferred).
• Applicants should have an interest in journalism, international relations, development, or democracy work.
• Applicants with graphic design skills and background are highly desired.
Time Commitment: 24-40 hrs/week (not to exceed 40 hours per week) commitment for the duration of the internship.
Travel Reimbursement: $10/day for commuter expenses
NED Application Deadline: n/a
Anticipated Start Date: o/a September 12, 2016
Orientation Dates: September 12-16, 2016
Anticipate End Date: December 16, 2016
Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.




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Civil  Society  Democracy  Governance  International  Affairs  Media 
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