Communications Intern

District of Columbia, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging communications materials to promote PI’s reports, events, and initiatives across the website, blog, newsletters, and social media platforms
  • Support planning and execution of PI webinars, workshops, and high-level events involving global stakeholders
  • Help manage relationships with key partners, advisory board members, and affiliated networks to advance PI’s mission and expand its reach
  • Monitor and analyze national and international policy trends in innovation, digital transformation, and technology governance
  • Draft and contribute policy briefs, blogs, and other thought leadership pieces on emerging issues aligned with PI’s focus areas
  • Conduct literature reviews, prepare research summaries, and support data collection and analysis for PI’s global indices and other research outputs
  • Provide administrative support for governance activities including board meetings, drafting meeting minutes, and coordinating with PI’s partners or stakeholders on joint initiatives

Requirements

  • Current or recent graduate with a Masters in Public Policy, Technology Policy, International Relations, Economics, or a related field
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in communications, policy research, or similar roles within think tanks, international organizations, or academia
  • Strong understanding of global innovation and digital policy issues
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas for diverse audiences
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
  • Fluency in English is required
  • Proficiency in visual design and marketing tools (Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, Excel)
  • Comfortable working across time zones and in hybrid team environments
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Portulans Institute

Founded in 2019, the Portulans Institute (PI) is an independent nonprofit, nonpartisan research and educational institute based in Washington DC. Our mission is to develop cross-community knowledge and dialogue on digital transformation, technology, and innovation policies and practices, and inform policymaking by producing independent, rigorous metrics and data-based research. Our core values are: •Thought leadership through our ideas•Innovation and excellence in our activities•Integrity, trust, and diversity in engagement with our partners

Founded in 2019
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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