Paid Foreign Policy Internship — Hybrid/Remote Options

Council on Foreign Relations

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 20,000 - 29,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers paid internships in foreign policy with opportunities to write, research, and edit CFR content. Interns gain training in writing, program planning, and policy analysis, working alongside experienced staff in a diverse environment in New York or Washington, DC, with some remote options.

Interns are paid $18.50 per hour and work about 14-18 hours per week. Applications close on the listed deadline, and interns must have legal work authorization to be

Qualifications

  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

  • Assist CFR staff, including preparing relevant briefing materials
  • Perform research as directed using approved CFR databases
  • Write, review, and edit CFR content
  • Support staff on administrative matters, including working cross-departmentally as needed
  • Support meetings and events under the direct supervision of CFR staff

Skills

Writing
Editing
Verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student status

Job description

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) offers paid internships in foreign policy with opportunities to write, research, and edit CFR content. Interns gain training in writing, program planning, and policy analysis, working alongside experienced staff in a diverse environment in New York or Washington, DC, with some remote options.

Interns are paid $18.50 per hour and work about 14-18 hours per week. Applications close on the listed deadline, and interns must have legal work authorization to be

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