Intern, Digital Programs and Special Events

Engage in public programming, support events and creative experiences for Council audiences, work with data and metrics on audience and engagement, and collaborate on projects with team members.
This internship is hybrid; 18-20 hours per week with both in-office and virtual workdays

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs offers members and the public insights on global issues by providing a nonpartisan platform for world leaders, policymakers, and experts. Through accessible content and open dialogue of diverse, fact-based perspectives, we empower more people to help shape our global future. The Council’s Programming Team is responsible for conceptualizing, researching, and executing a wide range of in-person, hybrid, and virtual programs aimed at increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs.

Interns for the programs and digital content team should have a broad interest in global affairs, an interest in program development, and strong writing and communication skills. Interns will have the opportunity to engage in public programming, support events and creative experiences for Council audiences, work with data and metrics on audience and engagement, and collaborate on projects with team members as needed.

This intern performs a variety of tasks, including:

  • Staying informed on global events and anniversaries, as well as breaking news topics, trends, and developments on international affairs relevant to the team’s priority content areas.
  • Researching and writing for production of the Council’s weekly podcast Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast with Leslie Vinjamuri: drafting webpage descriptions, contributing to prep sheets, identifying key pre-reads and writing backgrounders, in addition to researching and identifying prospective guest contributors, and supporting the planning of upcoming editions of Deep Dish.
  • Navigating Council databases such as Google Analytics, YouTube, and Cvent, for audience-building insights and analysis, as well as assisting with regular database management entries and operational upkeep. Training on database platforms will be provided.
  • Drafting event and experience announcements, discussion topics and questions, as well as researching and identifying prospective topic speakers or other content collaborators. Compile program resources, including relevant supporting collateral, backgrounders, and other materials. May also support external collaborator correspondence such as prep calls, speaker invitations, speaker/expert logistics, etc.
  • Provide support for Council digital or private events (in-person, hybrid, or virtual), sometimes requiring early morning or evening hours. This includes support for digital programs (i.e.: podcast, rapid response) or private roundtables, receptions/dinners.
  • Supporting team members with administrative tasks may occur on occasion.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate junior, senior, or graduate student
  • Demonstrates strong interest in current international events and global issues
  • Great attention to detail
  • Excellent written, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong communicator, customer service experience is a plus
  • Experience in professional settings in writing, research, and marketing
  • Ability to work autonomously, multitask, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with quick turnaround times
  • Creatively driven, flexible, positive, and with a team-oriented attitude
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