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Best CFR Internships

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The Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921. It is a United States nonprofit organization specializing in international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. A headquarter is located in New York City and an additional office in Washington, D.C. The organization includes scholars, activists, government officials, journalists, and professionals from other nonprofit and corporate groups. All the members of the council interact directly with academic experts, policymakers, and high government officials.

Each year CFR provides internship opportunities in many fields. All the fields are directly or indirectly related to international affairs or foreign policy. Getting a chance to work in the organization is of great use for all aspiring interns. The candidates having degrees in journalism, foreign relation, policy, or such type of degrees are only considered by the company. You need to possess some extra skills in order to get shortlisted for these internship positions.

A list has been confined for you so that you do not have to browse through different websites. Start your search and get enrolled. Best of Luck!

U.S. Foreign Policy Internship

CFR is providing internships in U.S. foreign policy. The internship is available in the studies department. The applicant will gain hands-on experience with the tools scholar and its implications. The candidate is paid and required to work for 14-18 hours per week. The individual will assist the fellow and research associate with editing, administrative, and research tasks. The research issues are related to grand strategy, world order, and geo-economics has directly to the substance of the study group. The person must be an undergraduate student in an international or related field.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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CFR Digital and Editorial Internship

The digital and editorial department of CFR is hiring interns. The aim is to engage an influential and interested group of Americans around the country by providing ideas and timely, accurate and clear information on international issues. The CFR internship is completely paid for around 14-18 hours. The training is on a full-time basis. The applicant will write and research in brief. The person must possess excellent familiarity and editing skills with Chicago Style. The desired individual is someone focusing on journalism, media studies, and international relations.

Provided By: CFR
Type: Full-Time
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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CFR Podcast and Digital Internship

CFR‡s Podcast team needs interns to explain IR issues to a wide and new audience. Under the guidance of the team, the applicant will prepare research briefs on topics and aid in other production-related and logistical tasks. The candidate is paid during the internship program and the company requires individuals for 14-18 hours. The role of the student is to prepare topics including highlighting and compiling articles on various subjects. The undergraduate or graduate students majoring in international relations, journalism, or similar field are encouraged to apply.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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CFR Digital and Cyberspace Policy Internship

The digital and cyberspace department of CFR requires talented and young interns to join the team. The program is designed to focus on American foreign policy and international affairs, this can be done through public outreach, publications, writing, and discussion. The applicant will work under the supervision of Ira A. Lipman Chair in the National Security, Emerging Technologies, and Cyberspace Policy Program. The candidate has to perform data collection and for cyberspace policy program and digital. The student working to achieve a bachelor’s or master‡s degree with subjects in computer science, national security.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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CFR Education and Marketing Internship

The organization is recruiting applicants for the fall semester. The applicant will have the opportunity to help in efforts related to research, marketing, and analytic reporting for the department. By participating in the project, the candidate will gain a deeper managing social media accounts across multiple projects. The responsibility of the individual is to assist with the education department and brand messaging. The training is paid and requires 14-18 hours of commitment. The student hiring for the company is someone majoring in business, marketing, political science, or a related field.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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CFR Education and Model Diplomacy Internship

CFR is looking for the right and bright candidates for the internship program. The applicant will be exposed to research, writing, and program planning of Model Diplomacy cases. The person also has to provide support to the Model Diplomacy initiative. The program is paid and the intern has to commit 14-18 hours per week. The person has to edit the content on the United Nations Security Council. Undergraduate or graduate person, working to get a degree in history, political science, or a related field can fill the form. The person must possess strong attention to detail and resourcefulness.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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Education and Multimedia Production Internship

The internship program is now available in CFR. The applicant will have the opportunity to help to create and research a new series of multimedia tools in a variety of educational materials. The candidate will also gain a deeper knowledge of several foreign policy topics, related debates, and a wide range of credible sources for exact information. The person has to conduct research that is to be produced into multimedia content for Model Diplomacy and World 101. The student will receive payment and has to work for 14-18 hours per week. The individual focusing on photography, media, journalism are supposed to apply for the position.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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Foreign Affairs and Audience Development Internship

Applications are now available for internship in CFR. The applicant will learn about various content optimization for Google that relates to political science and international politics. The candidate is exposed to the categorization concepts and applies them to foreign affairs. The person is hired to compile large data sets using Python and Excel. The intern has to perform all the work under the guidance of senior supervisors. Excellent communication skills are other skills that are mandatory for the post. The graduate student primarily focusing on social, research science, statistics are essential for the role.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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Foreign Affairs and Marketing Design Internship

The program is now accepting forms for internships. The applicant will develop graphic design skills for a brand and will be exposed to composing of digital operations, social media, and analytics and marketing strategies. The person will also learn about niche marketing as the company tries to target specific communities. The candidate will develop office, strategic and organizational marketing skills. As an intern in the company, the person will execute and develop display ad assets for different platforms. The educational qualification needed for the role is necessary for media studies, communications, marketing, and other fields.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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Global Business Internship

The person is hired for a global business internship. The primary point of contact with the private sector, and enlist the community‡s participation in and support of the activities of Council. The corporate membership includes law, manufacturing, financial services, and others. Each year the program hosts in New York and Washington for over 70 events. The person has to provide member outreach by drafting background briefs, drawing connections to current CFR researching bios on executives. The candidate must be enrolled in international relations, political science, and business or similar coursework.

Provided By: CFR
Type: N/A
Duration: N/A
Deadline: Open
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