GeoEconomics Center – Spring 2027 Young Global Professionals Program

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

Job summary

Atlantic Council’s GeoEconomics Center seeks an energetic intern to support data visualization, events, and publications from our Washington, DC headquarters. The role offers hands-on exposure to research, social media management, and policy outreach while working closely with Center staff.

The position requires a sophomore or recent graduate in economics/finance/public policy, with strong writing and research skills, and a passion for international affairs. Office-based, four days per week.

Qualifications

• This internship is for a college student or recent graduate in economics, policy, or related fields.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical abilities are required.
• Interest in geoeconomics, international trade, and policy topics is essential.
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist GeoEcon Center events and program administration.
• Support social media posting and content production.
• Help design infographics and data visualizations.
• Contribute to publications and research briefs.
• Collaborate on events and manage day-of-event tasks.
• Conduct ad hoc research and draft briefing materials.
• Prepare speaker briefs and background information.
• Track media mentions and program metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Written & research skills

Interpersonal communication

Interest in geoeconomics

US work eligibility

Education

College sophomore or recent graduate in international economics, finance, public policy

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Graphic design tools

Social media management tools

Statistical software

Programming language

Job description

Job Location:Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days per week in office
Employment Type:Temporary
Seniority Level:Intern
Job Category:Staff

Description

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center (GeoEcon Center) is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future. Our interns are an integral part of the GeoEconomics Centerandactively engage with events, publications, development, and programming strategy. This position will expose successful candidates to all elements of data visualization, event planning, research preparation and publication, and day-to-day administrative tasks including co-management of the program’s social media accounts. In coordination with the Center’s staff, the interns will help design infographics using data visualization and use research skills to contribute to the Center’s newsletters.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the GeoEcon team’s work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit. They will value effective communication and a work culture of continual learning. They will be deadline-oriented and demonstrate a strong interest in economics and international affairs through education and/or experience.

This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days (32 hours) per week in the office. Interns will be paid at a rate of $18.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with logistical and administrative duties necessary for GeoEcon Center programming;
• Assist in the daily production of social media posts across multiple platforms;
• Assist in the creation of GeoEcon Center data visualizations;
• Assist in the publication and maintenance of GeoEcon Center’s online products;
• Assist with the editing and preparation of research briefs and other publications;
• Collaborate on event planning and organization and assist with day-of-event management;
• Conduct ad hoc research tasks to support the activities of the GeoEcon Center, including memos/briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues;
• Draft events preparation material, speakers’ briefs, and background information;
• Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives;
• Track and/or manage GeoEcon Center media mentions, program metrics, and contact lists.

Qualifications

• At least a college sophomore in good standing or recent college graduate in international economics, finance, public policy, or a relevant discipline;
• Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills;
• Strong writing and research skills or demonstrated aptitude;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges using sound judgment;
• Interest in topics relevant to the GeoEcon Center’s work, e.g., geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal & monetary policy, digital currencies & payment systems, future of the global economic architecture;
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Highly desired

• Professional experience in a team environment, working across a range of stakeholders and levels of seniority;
• Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using Excel, a statistical software package, or programming language;
• Experience with data visualization and/or graphic design tools;
• Experience with social media management and content production, particularly in professional environments;
• Experience in event planning and production, particularly in professional environments;
• Experience with data platforms such as Macrobond, Bloomberg, or national statistical services.

Applications close Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT).

At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future.

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