CFR aims to increase America’s understanding of the world and contribute ideas to U.S. foreign policy. It also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its website.

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All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Internship Program will receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning and much more.

CFR internships are paid, but require a 14 – 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

After the selection, spring 2022 internships will begin on a remote basis with the possibility of limited onsite work. However, it will be possible to participate in the program on a fully-remote basis as well.

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Responsibilities:

• Research and write an In Brief
• Assist staff writers with research for backgrounders, podcasts, and other content
• Updating backgrounders
• Proofread staged content for CFR.org
• Assist with taxonomy work

• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on journalism, international relations, media studies or related field
• Students should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework but it should not be including AP classes in high school by the time they begin an internship
• Also, previous journalism, web, multimedia experience is an advantage
• Excellent editing skills as well as familiarity with Chicago Style
• Proficiency in MS Office, HTML, CMS, and photo editing skills is a plus