Economic Statecraft Intern: Global Policy & Data Analytics

Atlantic Council; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Council's Economic Statecraft Initiative in Washington, DC invites a driven college junior or recent graduate to join as a full-time internship. You will support research, prepare materials for public appearances, assist with event planning, and help produce data visualizations and social media content.

This in-office role requires four days per week, 40 hours, at $18.50 per hour, with deadline November 8, 2026 for applications.

Qualifications

• Must be a college junior, graduate student, or recent graduate.
• Applicants must be able to work full-time (40 hours/wk) in the office four days a week.
• Strong international affairs background from academic or professional experience.
• Interest in national security and how economic power advances foreign policy.
• Experience with WordPress and developing/editing webpages.
• Experience organizing events or leading groups.
• Data analysis and research skills – Python, R, Excel.
• Strong analytic and communication skills.
• Language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the ESI staff in planning and executing Economic Statecraft Initiative events, including drafting invite language, tracking RSVPs, and supporting in-person logistics on the day of events.
• Regularly create social media content synthesizing ESI’s publications and current events.
• Draft memos for the director’s speaking engagements and events while following guidance from the ESI staff and incorporating feedback.
• Help produce data visualizations for ESI’s trackers, publications, and social media posts.
• Conduct research as needed to support Initiative activities, including briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues.
• Assist the ESI staff in daily operations and programming of the Initiative.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Excel

WordPress

Event planning

Public speaking

Education

College junior in good standing

Graduate student or recent graduate

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Atlantic Council's Economic Statecraft Initiative in Washington, DC invites a driven college junior or recent graduate to join as a full-time internship. You will support research, prepare materials for public appearances, assist with event planning, and help produce data visualizations and social media content.

This in-office role requires four days per week, 40 hours, at $18.50 per hour, with deadline November 8, 2026 for applications.