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Summer 2021 Research and Communications Internship: Korea Economic Institute of America

Posted: 22 Apr 2021 06:29 AM PDT

KEI is an established public policy institute focused on the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-Korea relationship. KEI is currently seeking graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students with a clear interest in the U.S.-Korea bilateral issues for its Spring 2021 intern class. Interns will develop a deeper understanding of the major policies concerning the economic, political, and security aspects of U.S.-Korea relations. Interns also gain valuable experience in the areas of professional writing, policy research, data collection and analysis, and event planning.

KEI is looking to hire 2 Research interns and 1 Communications intern this summer. Please indicate which position you're applying for. The internship will run for a minimum of 4 months and interns are required to work full-time. KEI offers a monthly stipend to interns.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on political, economic, and security issues related to the Korean peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations
Draft weekly newsletter covering the important domestic and international trends in South Korea
Contribute to KEI's The Peninsula blog
Track daily news relevant to the Korean peninsula
Attend and draft reports on conference and seminars
Provide administrative and event support

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Assist with various multimedia projects, including the identification of appropriate images and video clips
Help draft collateral for KEI's public-facing social media platforms, including graphic and video materials
Participate in discussions to shape the direction of the organization's public-facing multimedia products
Assist with collecting data for inclusion in KEI's measurements of its performance in traditional media and social media
Contribute to drafting segments of KEI's weekly newsletter

Qualifications

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP:

Graduate student and exceptional undergraduate student with a background in political science, economics, international relations, or Asian studies
An interest in international affairs, especially issues regarding the Korean peninsula
Excellent attention to detail, professional demeanor, and strong computer skills
Excellent writing and analysis skills
Statistical, data science, or other data analysis skills are desirable
Korean language skills preferred but not required
Ability to work remotely and independently with good organization skills

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP (Not required but preferred):

Experience with managing social media platforms, particularly creating and scheduling social media content
Experience acquiring multimedia materials from creative commons
Copywriting experience
Experience with open-source research
Experience with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Journalism or communication background

Internship Contact: Sang Kim, Director of Public Affairs & Internship Coordinator - sk@keia.org

Application instructions
Please fill out the application form on our website along with a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. Due to the high volume of applications, KEI recommends that you apply early as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

To learn more, please visit: http:www.keia.org/page/internship-opportunities/

[For best consideration, apply by April 30.]

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