Internships

 
Communications/Media, Fall ’08

The Institute for the Study of War seeks student interns for fall 2008 to support the ISW Communications and Media operations. Interns at the Institute will assist the Communications Director by conducting research, drafting press releases and newsletters, posting viral marketing products online, monitoring news and blogs, and helping spread the ISW message. They will learn about the policy debate on the Iraq War, the process of media outreach, blogger outreach, methods of targeting an audience, and general communications and media operations.  While internships are unsalaried, there may be a small monthly stipend available. 

Candidates should have coursework or research experience in a related field, with an outstanding academic record.  Knowledge of AP writing style would be helpful. 

If interested, students should forward a cover letter outlining their interest in the Institute and their availability, their resume, a writing sample, and the names and contact information for two professors or employers who can serve as references, to Communications Director Jared Young at press@understandingwar.org.  

The deadline for fall internship applications is August 30, 2008.

 
Iraq Project, Fall ’08

The Institute for the Study of War seeks student interns for fall 2008 to support the Iraq Project, the flagship research initiative of the Institute. Interns at the Institute will assist the research staff by conducting research for The Iraq Report, organizing materials for its publication, and preparing presentations and briefings for policy makers and opinion leaders. They will learn about the policy debate on the Iraq War, the process of publishing policy research, and how to study and evaluate military operations. While internships are unsalaried, there may be a small monthly stipend available. 

Candidates should have coursework or research experience in a related field, with an outstanding academic record. Foreign language skills, particularly in Arabic or Persian, would be helpful. 

Internships at ISW are unsalaried, and students are encouraged to seek university support for their time in Washington, DC. 

If interested, students should forward a cover letter outlining their interest in the Institute and their availability, their resume, and the names and contact information for two professors or employers who can serve as references, to research coordinator Marisa Cochrane at isw@understandingwar.org.  

The deadline for fall internship applications is August 15, 2008.