The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) seeks college seniors and advanced degree students as well as college graduates for full and part-time editorial/communications internships. Interns work with MPI’s Communications team and at times with the Migration Information Source, MPI’s award-winning online journal.
As part of their general responsibilities, Editorial/Communications Interns may:
> Craft digital campaigns and graphics
> Track media mentions and identify news outlets for targeted outreach
> Assist in the dissemination of MPI publications
> Edit multimedia audio and video
> Research potential authors and topics
> Carry out events-related activities
* Strong editorial, social media, and multimedia skills are required
Internships Program Details:
The MPI internship program lasts for four months and is divided into three cycles over the course of the year. There is some flexibility in internship start and end dates, but the Spring internship cycle generally runs from January through April, the Summer cycle from May through August, and the Fall semester from September through December.
Internships are available on both full- and part-time basis. A stipend is offered to full-time interns and a prorated stipend is available for those interns who work part-time. Students also may arrange to obtain credit for their work. We do not cover relocation expenses.
For all positions, applicants must be at least a senior in college, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Minority applicants and/or applicants from immigrant or refugee backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
You need not be a U.S. citizen to apply; however, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States before the internship begins, unless they reside and work from outside the United States throughout the internship cycle. Since MPI is not designated by the U.S. Department of State to be an exchange visitor sponsor, we cannot provide the supporting documents to apply for foreign worker (H-1B), exchange visitor (J-1), trainee (H-3), or foreign student (F-1) visas.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send to internship@migrationpolicy.org the following materials:
> CV/Resume
> Cover letter describing your interest and research experience in migration and/or public policy issues. Also, please include the following:
-> The approximate dates you are available to start and finish
-> Whether you are available to intern full- or part-time
-> The MPI program area(s) you are interested in
> A writing sample that showcases your ability to write clearly and analytically about migration, migrant/refugee integration, or another public policy issue (up to five pages)
> A transcript (either official or unofficial) from all colleges/universities that you have attended that shows classes you have taken along with class grades
About:
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank based in Washington, DC, and dedicated to the study of migration worldwide. MPI and its sister organization, the Brussels-based MPI Europe, work closely with policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to analyze, develop, and evaluate migration and refugee policies at local, state, national, and international levels. MPI’s internship program has trained more than 250 future global migration scholars and policy analysts. Publication opportunities are available to interns, and more than half of MPI’s interns are now published authors in the field of migration.
MPI is committed to recruiting and offering learning opportunities to interns who reflect the breadth of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives in the countries where we work. This encourages diversity of thought that enriches and adds greater credibility to our work. As such, we are committed to making sure that interns and staff members of all backgrounds work in an inclusive environment with equity and access for all.
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/about/internships#Communications