Institute for Social Policy and Understanding
The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding is seeking a communications intern for 2013. The position may include, but is not limited to, editing, writing, graphic and web design, video editing, social media and website maintenance.
About ISPU:
ISPU is an independent, nonpartisan think tank and research organization committed to conducting objective, empirical research and offering expert policy analysis on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States, especially those related to Muslims here and aboard. For more, visit www.ispu.org
We partner regularly with other leading think tanks such as the US Institute of Peace and the Center for American Progress. Today, ISPU is recognized for its publications and is regularly cited in major media outlets.
Position description:
This is an unpaid, part time or full time internship. We will support requirements for academic credit. There is a stipend available if the intern is required to travel for ISPU meetings or events.
This position will work with the communications manager to help with an ambitious communications plan including article writing and editing, web maintenance, graphic and video design and other creative projects to simplify data for non-academic audiences.
Requirements:
- Copyediting and writing experience
- Ability to understand complex issues, and use a digital medium to communicate a message
- Write clearly and persuasively, and manage multiple projects
- Experience volunteering or working for an issue or cause you feel passionate about.
- Good listener
- Self-directed: Can take the ball and run with it.
- Respect for goals, budgets and deadlines
- Ability to evaluate own work, be evaluated by others and take a rejected or shelved project with a good attitude
- Clear understanding of our mission as a research organization
